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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Sesimbra travel guide

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With a population of 41,134, Sesimbra is a must-see destination in Setubal, Portugal.

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When to visit Sesimbra

Sesimbra in February
Estimated hotel price
$170
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sesimbra in February
Estimated hotel price
$170
1 night at 3-star hotel

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. The shortest flight to Sesimbra from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 55m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Sesimbra. The train journey from Sesimbra to Porto takes 2h 50m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about $26 for a 3h 25m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sesimbra, including FlixBus, rede expressos and Bus. From Porto, the bus ride to Sesimbra takes 190 miles and will cost you around $12. From Faro, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 205 miles.

Plane

Although Sesimbra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), which is located 23 miles from Sesimbra. The shortest flight to Sesimbra from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 55m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Sesimbra. The train journey from Sesimbra to Porto takes 2h 50m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about $26 for a 3h 25m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sesimbra, including FlixBus, rede expressos and Bus. From Porto, the bus ride to Sesimbra takes 190 miles and will cost you around $12. From Faro, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 205 miles.

Airports near Sesimbra

LISLisbon Humberto Delgado
CATCascais Aerodrome

Airlines serving Sesimbra

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,668 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,133 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,058 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,448 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,514 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,571 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (886 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,348 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,112 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,633 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,158 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,424 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (923 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sesimbra

Average rates range from around $184 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $200 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sesimbra

Hiring a car in Sesimbra

Expect to pay $3.40 per litre in Sesimbra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $40.73 and $54.31. The most frequently booked car type in Sesimbra is Mini (Opel Adam or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.40 per litre in Sesimbra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $40.73 and $54.31. The most frequently booked car type in Sesimbra is Mini (Opel Adam or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.