Sesimbra travel guide
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You're Going to Love Sesimbra
With a population of 41,134, Sesimbra is a must-see destination in Setubal, Portugal. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Sesimbra deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Sesimbra
How to Get to Sesimbra
Plane
Although Sesimbra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), which is located 23 miles from Sesimbra. Lisbon Portela Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, JetBlue, TAP AIR PORTUGAL and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Sesimbra from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 20m.
Train
Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Sesimbra. The train journey from Sesimbra to Porto takes 2h 58m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 24m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Sesimbra is to pick up a car rental from Lisbon, which is about 19 miles from Sesimbra. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Klass Wagen, among others, in Lisbon.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sesimbra, including rede expressos, FlixBus and Bus. From Porto, the bus ride to Sesimbra takes 194 miles and will cost you around $7. From Faro, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 200 miles.
Airports near Sesimbra
Airlines serving Sesimbra
Where to stay in popular areas of Sesimbra
Most booked hotels in Sesimbra
Renting a car in Sesimbra
Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Sesimbra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Sesimbra is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Volkswagen up! or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.