With a population of 5,484, Vila Viçosa is a must-see destination in Evora, Portugal.
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 Sydney and takes around 30h 10m.
Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Vila Viçosa. The train journey from Vila Viçosa to Porto takes 3h 22m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about $21 for a 3h 41m trip.
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 DRIVEONHOLIDAYS and Klass Wagen, among others, in Lisbon.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vila Viçosa, including rede expressos, Bus and FlixBus. From Portimão, the bus ride to Vila Viçosa takes 282 km and will cost you around $18. From Porto, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 312 km.
Average rates range from around $111 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $237 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $2.90 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 $34.78 and $46.37. 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 car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.