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

Vila Viçosa travel guide

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You're Going to Love Vila Viçosa

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.

When to visit Vila Viçosa

Vila Viçosa in January
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vila Viçosa in January
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Vila Viçosa

Plane

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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL, JetBlue and Air Canada. The shortest flight to Vila Viçosa from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 40m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Vila Viçosa. The train journey from Vila Viçosa to Porto takes 2h 50m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about $14 for a 2h 56m trip.

Car

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Record Go, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vila Viçosa, including FlixBus, ALSA and rede expressos. From Faro, the bus ride to Vila Viçosa takes 180 miles and will cost you around $6. From Porto, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 195 miles.

Plane

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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL, JetBlue and Air Canada. The shortest flight to Vila Viçosa from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 40m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Vila Viçosa. The train journey from Vila Viçosa to Porto takes 2h 50m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about $14 for a 2h 56m trip.

Car

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Record Go, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vila Viçosa, including FlixBus, ALSA and rede expressos. From Faro, the bus ride to Vila Viçosa takes 180 miles and will cost you around $6. From Porto, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airports near Vila Viçosa

LISLisbon Humberto Delgado

Airlines serving Vila Viçosa

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,094 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,438 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,505 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,522 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (906 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vila Viçosa

Average rates range from around $79 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $175 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Vila Viçosa

Most booked hotels in Vila Viçosa

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Alentejo Marmòris Hotel & Spa, a Small Luxury Hotel of the World
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1345 reviews)
$175+
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Hotel Solar Dos Mascarenhas
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1249 reviews)
$79+
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Casa do Colegio Velho
1 star
Excellent (8.8, 1341 reviews)
$60+
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Pousada de Vila Viçosa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1407 reviews)
$104+
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Renting a car in Vila Viçosa

Expect to pay $7.53 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 $90.40 and $120.53.

Expect to pay $7.53 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 $90.40 and $120.53.