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

Rio Maior travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rio Maior

With a population of 12 064, Rio Maior is a must-see destination in Santarem, Portugal.

When to visit Rio Maior

Rio Maior in February
Estimated hotel price
£37
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rio Maior in February
Estimated hotel price
£37
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Rio Maior

Plane

Although Rio Maior doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), which is located 65 km from Rio Maior. Lisbon Portela Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Azul and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Rio Maior from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Rio Maior. The train journey from Rio Maior to Faro takes 2h 56m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about £9 for a 3h 15m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rio Maior is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 272 km from Rio Maior. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Faro.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rio Maior, including rede expressos, Bus and FlixBus. From Porto, the bus ride to Rio Maior takes 306 km and will cost you around £8. From Faro, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 330 km.

Plane

Although Rio Maior doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), which is located 65 km from Rio Maior. Lisbon Portela Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Azul and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Rio Maior from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Rio Maior. The train journey from Rio Maior to Faro takes 2h 56m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about £9 for a 3h 15m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rio Maior is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 272 km from Rio Maior. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Faro.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rio Maior, including rede expressos, Bus and FlixBus. From Porto, the bus ride to Rio Maior takes 306 km and will cost you around £8. From Faro, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 330 km.

Airports near Rio Maior

LISLisbon Humberto Delgado
CATCascais Aerodrome

Airlines serving Rio Maior

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 Rio Maior

Hiring a car in Rio Maior

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Rio Maior (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 Rio Maior is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Rio Maior (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 Rio Maior is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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