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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Vila Viçosa deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Vila Viçosa

Vila Viçosa in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vila Viçosa in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 133
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. Airlines that fly from Canada to Vila Viçosa include Porter Airlines, TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Air Transat. The shortest flight to Vila Viçosa from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 20h 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 C$ 18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about C$ 19 for a 3h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Vila Viçosa is to pick up a car rental from Lisbon, which is about 93 miles from Vila Viçosa. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and Sixt, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vila Viçosa, including FlixBus, Gipsyy and Bus. From Porto, the bus ride to Vila Viçosa takes 194 miles and will cost you around C$ 10. From Portimão, the ticket costs about C$ 7 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. Airlines that fly from Canada to Vila Viçosa include Porter Airlines, TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Air Transat. The shortest flight to Vila Viçosa from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 20h 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 C$ 18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about C$ 19 for a 3h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Vila Viçosa is to pick up a car rental from Lisbon, which is about 93 miles from Vila Viçosa. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and Sixt, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vila Viçosa, including FlixBus, Gipsyy and Bus. From Porto, the bus ride to Vila Viçosa takes 194 miles and will cost you around C$ 10. From Portimão, the ticket costs about C$ 7 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airports near Vila Viçosa

Airlines serving Vila Viçosa

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vila Viçosa

Average rates range from around C$ 98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 213 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Vila Viçosa

Most booked hotels in Vila Viçosa

Alentejo Marmòris Hotel & Spa, a Small Luxury Hotel of the World
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 213+
Casa do Colégio Velho
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 81+
Hotel Solar Dos Mascarenhas
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 115+
Pousada de Vila Viçosa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 157+

Renting a car in Vila Viçosa

Expect to pay C$ 2.68 per litre in Vila Viçosa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 32.07 and C$ 42.76. 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 rental cars (Renault Clio or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.68 per litre in Vila Viçosa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 32.07 and C$ 42.76. 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 rental cars (Renault Clio or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.