Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Ovar travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ovar

With a population of 18,452, Ovar is a must-see destination in Aveiro, Portugal. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Ovar deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Ovar

Ovar in February
Estimated hotel price
£16
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ovar in February
Estimated hotel price
£16
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ovar in July, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 24 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 160 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Ovar, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Ovar

Plane

Although Ovar doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Porto Airport (OPO), which is located 27 miles from Ovar. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Ovar include British Airways, Qatar Airways and Azores Airlines. The shortest flight to Ovar from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 20m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the most popular train carrier serving Ovar, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Ovar to Vigo takes 2h 22m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lisbon, expect to pay about £12 for a 2h 51m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ovar is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 150 miles from Ovar. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ovar, including rede expressos, FlixBus and ALSA. From Vigo, the bus ride to Ovar takes 160 miles and will cost you around £16. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 195 miles.

Plane

Although Ovar doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Porto Airport (OPO), which is located 27 miles from Ovar. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Ovar include British Airways, Qatar Airways and Azores Airlines. The shortest flight to Ovar from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 20m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the most popular train carrier serving Ovar, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Ovar to Vigo takes 2h 22m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lisbon, expect to pay about £12 for a 2h 51m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ovar is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 150 miles from Ovar. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ovar, including rede expressos, FlixBus and ALSA. From Vigo, the bus ride to Ovar takes 160 miles and will cost you around £16. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airports near Ovar

OPOPorto

Airlines serving Ovar

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ovar

Most booked hotels in Ovar

Monte Lirio Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Furabeach Alojamentos
1 star
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£43+
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Furadouro Boutique Hotel Beach & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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Hotel Apartamento Solverde
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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Aquahotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Exe Praia Golfe
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Hiring a car in Ovar

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Ovar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.29 and £21.72. The most frequently booked car type in Ovar is Economy (Citroen C3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Ovar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.29 and £21.72. The most frequently booked car type in Ovar is Economy (Citroen C3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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