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

Vila Franca de Xira travel guide

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With a population of 18.355, Vila Franca de Xira is a must-see destination in Lisbon District, Portugal. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Vila Franca de Xira to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Vila Franca de Xira

Vila Franca de Xira in January
Estimated hotel price
£17
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vila Franca de Xira in January
Estimated hotel price
£17
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Vila Franca de Xira

Plane

When flying to Vila Franca de Xira, you’ll arrive at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), which is located 24 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Vila Franca de Xira include TAP AIR PORTUGAL, Azores Airlines and Azul. The shortest flight to Vila Franca de Xira from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Vila Franca de Xira. The train journey from Vila Franca de Xira to Porto takes 2h 50m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about £10 for a 2h 56m trip. The train station in Vila Franca de Xira is called Vila Franca de Xira Estação de trem, and is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Vila Franca de Xira is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 234 km from Vila Franca de Xira. You’ll find branches of AIRAUTO and Klass Wagen, among others, in Faro.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vila Franca de Xira, including FlixBus, rede expressos and ALSA. From Faro, the bus ride to Vila Franca de Xira takes 290 km and will cost you around £4. From Porto, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 314 km.

Plane

When flying to Vila Franca de Xira, you’ll arrive at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), which is located 24 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Vila Franca de Xira include TAP AIR PORTUGAL, Azores Airlines and Azul. The shortest flight to Vila Franca de Xira from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Vila Franca de Xira. The train journey from Vila Franca de Xira to Porto takes 2h 50m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about £10 for a 2h 56m trip. The train station in Vila Franca de Xira is called Vila Franca de Xira Estação de trem, and is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Vila Franca de Xira is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 234 km from Vila Franca de Xira. You’ll find branches of AIRAUTO and Klass Wagen, among others, in Faro.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vila Franca de Xira, including FlixBus, rede expressos and ALSA. From Faro, the bus ride to Vila Franca de Xira takes 290 km and will cost you around £4. From Porto, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 314 km.

Airports near Vila Franca de Xira

LISLisbon Humberto Delgado
CATCascais Aerodrome

Airlines serving Vila Franca de Xira

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 Vila Franca de Xira

Most booked hotels in Vila Franca de Xira

Evolution Lisboa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Hotel Mundial
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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TRYP by Wyndham Lisboa Caparica Mar
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Vip Executive Arts Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Hotel Real Palacio
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Novotel Lisboa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Hiring a car in Vila Franca de Xira

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Vila Franca de Xira (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. Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Vila Franca de Xira, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Vila Franca de Xira (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. Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Vila Franca de Xira, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.