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

Velas travel guide

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You're Going to Love Velas

Velas is a must-see destination in Azores, Portugal. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Velas deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Velas

Velas in July
Estimated hotel price
£20
1 night at 3-star hotel
Velas in July
Estimated hotel price
£20
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Velas

Plane

When flying to Velas, you’ll arrive at Velas Sao Jorge Island (SJZ), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Velas from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 16h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Velas is to pick up a car hire from Ponta Delgada, which is about 152 miles from Velas. You’ll find branches of Way2Azores Rent and Ilha Verde, among others, in Ponta Delgada.

Plane

When flying to Velas, you’ll arrive at Velas Sao Jorge Island (SJZ), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Velas from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 16h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Velas is to pick up a car hire from Ponta Delgada, which is about 152 miles from Velas. You’ll find branches of Way2Azores Rent and Ilha Verde, among others, in Ponta Delgada.

Airports near Velas

SJZVelas Sao Jorge Island

Airlines serving Velas

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Where to stay in Velas

Average rates range from around £62 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £59 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Velas

Most booked hotels in Velas

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Hotel os Moinhos
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Hotel Sao Jorge Garden
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Quinta Do Canavial
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£46+
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Hiring a car in Velas

Hiring a car in Velas costs £26 per day, on average, or £52 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Velas (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.

Hiring a car in Velas costs £26 per day, on average, or £52 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Velas (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.

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