Sintra travel guide
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You're Going to Love Sintra
With a population of 26,193, Sintra is a must-see destination in Lisbon District, Portugal. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Sintra to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Sintra
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sintra in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 122 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Sintra, with an average rainfall of 6 mm.
How to Get to Sintra
Plane
When flying to Sintra, you’ll arrive at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Sintra from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 17h 05m.
Train
Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Sintra. The train journey from Sintra to Porto takes 2h 50m and costs around S$ 30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about S$ 27 for a 3h 05m trip. The train station in Sintra is called Sintra Portela de Sintra, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Sintra is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 14 miles from Sintra. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and UNITED RENT A CAR, among others, in Lisbon.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sintra, including FlixBus, Gipsyy and rede expressos. From Portimão, the bus ride to Sintra takes 175 miles and will cost you around S$ 12. From Porto, the ticket costs about S$ 9 for a journey of 194 miles.
Airports near Sintra
Airlines serving Sintra
Where to stay in Sintra
From 5-star hotels such as the Valverde Sintra Palácio de Seteais to great affordable options like the Sintra1012 Boutique Guesthouse, Sintra offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 138 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 321 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Sintra
Most booked hotels in Sintra
Hiring a car in Sintra
Expect to pay S$ 2.64 per litre in Sintra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 31.62 and S$ 42.16. The most frequently booked car type in Sintra is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 85% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.