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

Valença travel guide

Valença Tourism | Valença Guide

You're Going to Love Valença

Valença is a must-see destination in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Valença to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Valença

Valença in March
Estimated hotel price
£32
1 night at 3-star hotel
Valença in March
Estimated hotel price
£32
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Valença

Plane

Although Valença doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Porto Airport (OPO), which is located 87 km from Valença. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Valença include Ryanair, easyJet and Azores Airlines. The shortest flight to Valença from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 2h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Valença is to pick up a car hire from Porto, which is about 97 km from Valença. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Porto.

Bus

Valença’s bus station is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Valença doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Porto Airport (OPO), which is located 87 km from Valença. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Valença include Ryanair, easyJet and Azores Airlines. The shortest flight to Valença from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 2h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Valença is to pick up a car hire from Porto, which is about 97 km from Valença. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Porto.

Bus

Valença’s bus station is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Valença

OPOPorto

Airlines serving Valença

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Valença

Most booked hotels in Valença

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Hotel Padre Cruz
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£39+
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Hotel Lara
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Hotel Valença do Minho
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£28+
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Hiring a car in Valença

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Valença (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.84 and £23.78.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Valença (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.84 and £23.78.