With a population of 5,484, Vila Viçosa is a must-see destination in Evora, Portugal. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Vila Viçosa to see all of its attractions.
Although Vila Viçosa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), which is located 92 miles from Vila Viçosa. Airlines that fly from the United States to Vila Viçosa include JetBlue, TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Air Canada. The shortest flight to Vila Viçosa from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 25m.
Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Vila Viçosa. The train journey from Vila Viçosa to Porto takes 2h 58m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about $13 for a 3h 24m trip.
Another option to get to Vila Viçosa is to pick up a car rental from Lisbon, which is about 93 miles from Vila Viçosa. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Klass Wagen, among others, in Lisbon.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vila Viçosa, including Bus, FlixBus and rede expressos. From Porto, the bus ride to Vila Viçosa takes 194 miles and will cost you around $7. From Portimão, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 195 miles.
Average rates range from around $75 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $160 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $7.31 per gallon in Vila Viçosa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $87.67 and $116.89. The most frequently booked car type in Vila Viçosa is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Renault Clio or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.