Valencia travel guide
Valencia Tourism | Valencia Guide
You're Going to Love Valencia
With a population of 814.208, Valencia is the largest city in Valencia, Spain by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Valencia has to offer.
Where to Eat in Valencia
If you’re looking for affordable options, A' Napule (Carrer de Vicent Sancho Tello, 19) and Cocolinda Alameda (Passeig de l'Albereda, 14) are great picks.
When to visit Valencia
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Valencia in August, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 74 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Valencia, with an average rainfall of 9 mm.
How to Get to Valencia
Plane
When flying to Valencia, you’ll arrive at Valencia Airport (VLC), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Valencia from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 27h 45m.
Train
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Valencia, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Valencia to Castellón de la Plana takes 0h 43m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $44 for a 1h 51m trip. Located 1.4 km from the city centre, Valencia Joaquín Sorolla is the busiest station in Valencia. Another popular train station is Valencia Estació del Nord, located 0.8 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Valencia is to pick up a car hire from Barcelona, which is about 303 km from Valencia. You’ll find branches of Record Go and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Barcelona.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Valencia, including ALSA, Avanza Grupo and FlixBus. From Castellón de la Plana, the bus ride to Valencia takes 161 km and will cost you around $12. From Alicante, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 193 km. The most popular bus station is Valencia Estació d'autobusos, located 1.1 km from the city centre of Valencia. Valencia Carrer de Roger de Llòria is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Valencia
Where to stay in Valencia
From 5-star hotels such as the Caro Hotel to great affordable options like the Valenciaflats Ciudad de las Ciencias, Valencia offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $188 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $376 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include room00 Valencia Hostel and Casual del Cine Valencia. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Valencia, with prices from $30 to $455 per night. Ciutat Vella is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Valencia are about 5% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Valencia
Most booked hotels in Valencia
Hiring a car in Valencia
Hiring a car in Valencia costs $75 per day, on average, or $225 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Valencia.
Expect to pay $2.83 per litre in Valencia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.89 and $45.18. The most frequently booked car type in Valencia is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.