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

Vila Viçosa in January
Estimated hotel price
$146
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vila Viçosa in January
Estimated hotel price
$146
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. The shortest flight to Vila Viçosa from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 24h 20m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Vila Viçosa. The train journey from Vila Viçosa to Porto takes 2h 58m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about $21 for a 3h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Vila Viçosa is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 93 miles from Vila Viçosa. You’ll find branches of DRIVEONHOLIDAYS and Klass Wagen, 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 194 miles and will cost you around $11. From Portimão, the ticket costs about $8 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. The shortest flight to Vila Viçosa from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 24h 20m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Vila Viçosa. The train journey from Vila Viçosa to Porto takes 2h 58m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about $21 for a 3h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Vila Viçosa is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 93 miles from Vila Viçosa. You’ll find branches of DRIVEONHOLIDAYS and Klass Wagen, 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 194 miles and will cost you around $11. From Portimão, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airports near Vila Viçosa

Airlines serving Vila Viçosa

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vila Viçosa

Average rates range from around $111 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $234 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 $2.92 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 $34.96 and $46.61. 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.

Expect to pay $2.92 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 $34.96 and $46.61. 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.