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
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 JetBlue, TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Air Canada. The shortest flight to Vila Viçosa from the United States departs from New York and takes around 20h 05m.
Train
Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Vila Viçosa. The train journey from Vila Viçosa to Faro takes 2h 56m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about $14 for a 2h 58m 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 Sixt and Klass Wagen, among others, in Lisbon.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vila Viçosa, including FlixBus, Gipsyy and Bus. From Porto, the bus ride to Vila Viçosa takes 194 miles and will cost you around $9. From Portimão, the ticket costs about $5 for a journey of 195 miles.
Airports near Vila Viçosa
Airlines serving Vila Viçosa
Where to stay in Vila Viçosa
Average rates range from around $72 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $156 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Vila Viçosa
Most booked hotels in Vila Viçosa
Renting a car in Vila Viçosa
Expect to pay $7.38 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 $88.58 and $118.10. 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.