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.
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 149 km from Vila Viçosa. The shortest flight to Vila Viçosa from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 26h 55m.
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 $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about $24 for a 2h 58m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Vila Viçosa is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 149 km from Vila Viçosa. You’ll find branches of Record Go and Budget, among others, in Lisbon.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vila Viçosa, including FlixBus, rede expressos and Bus. From Porto, the bus ride to Vila Viçosa takes 312 km and will cost you around $11. From Faro, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 322 km.
Airports near Vila Viçosa
Airlines serving Vila Viçosa
Where to stay in Vila Viçosa
Average rates range from around $109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $277 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Vila Viçosa
Hiring a car in Vila Viçosa
Expect to pay $2.87 per litre in Vila Viçosa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $34.38 and $45.83. The most frequently booked car type in Vila Viçosa is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.