Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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Penafiel travel guide

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You're Going to Love Penafiel

With a population of 8,065, Penafiel is a must-see destination in Porto, Portugal. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Penafiel has to offer.

When to visit Penafiel

Penafiel in December
Estimated hotel price
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penafiel in December
Estimated hotel price
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Penafiel

Plane

Although Penafiel doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Porto Airport (OPO), which is located 21 miles from Penafiel. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Penafiel include British Airways, Qatar Airways and Azores Airlines. The shortest flight to Penafiel from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 20m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the most popular train carrier serving Penafiel, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Penafiel to Vigo takes 2h 22m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lisbon, expect to pay about £13 for a 2h 48m trip. The train station in Penafiel is called Penafiel, and is located 0.9 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Penafiel is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 178 miles from Penafiel. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Penafiel, including rede expressos, ALSA and FlixBus. From Vigo, the bus ride to Penafiel takes 115 miles and will cost you around £22. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 195 miles. Penafiel’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Penafiel doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Porto Airport (OPO), which is located 21 miles from Penafiel. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Penafiel include British Airways, Qatar Airways and Azores Airlines. The shortest flight to Penafiel from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 20m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the most popular train carrier serving Penafiel, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Penafiel to Vigo takes 2h 22m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lisbon, expect to pay about £13 for a 2h 48m trip. The train station in Penafiel is called Penafiel, and is located 0.9 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Penafiel is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 178 miles from Penafiel. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Penafiel, including rede expressos, ALSA and FlixBus. From Vigo, the bus ride to Penafiel takes 115 miles and will cost you around £22. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 195 miles. Penafiel’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Penafiel

OPOPorto

Airlines serving Penafiel

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 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 (9,244 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 Penafiel

Most booked hotels in Penafiel

Penafiel Park Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£115+
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Hiring a car in Penafiel

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Penafiel (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 Penafiel is Compact (Ford Puma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Penafiel (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 Penafiel is Compact (Ford Puma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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