Vila Viçosa travel guide

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With a population of 5,484, Vila Viçosa is a must-see destination in Evora, Portugal. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.

When to visit Vila Viçosa

Vila Viçosa in January
Estimated hotel price
€89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vila Viçosa in January
Estimated hotel price
€89
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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 2h 50m.

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 €13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about €15 for a 3h 24m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Vila Viçosa is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 125 miles from Vila Viçosa. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , among others, in Faro.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vila Viçosa, including Bus, rede expressos and FlixBus. From Porto, the bus ride to Vila Viçosa takes 194 miles and will cost you around €6. From Portimão, the ticket costs about €5 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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 2h 50m.

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 €13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about €15 for a 3h 24m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Vila Viçosa is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 125 miles from Vila Viçosa. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , among others, in Faro.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vila Viçosa, including Bus, rede expressos and FlixBus. From Porto, the bus ride to Vila Viçosa takes 194 miles and will cost you around €6. From Portimão, the ticket costs about €5 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airports near Vila Viçosa

Airlines serving Vila Viçosa

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (943 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,548 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,620 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (486 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,588 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,464 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,874 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,178 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (818 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vila Viçosa

Average rates range from around €68 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €149 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 €1.74 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 €20.87 and €27.82. 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 €1.74 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 €20.87 and €27.82. 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.