Valencia travel guide
Valencia Tourism | Valencia Guide
You're Going to Love Valencia
With a population of 814,208, Valencia is the largest city in Valencia, Spain by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Valencia has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Valencia
Where to Eat in Valencia
If you’re looking for affordable options, A' Napule (Carrer de Vicent Sancho Tello, 19) and Cocolinda Alameda (Passeig de l'Albereda, 14) are great picks.
When to visit Valencia
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Valencia in August, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 44.6 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 2.9″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Valencia, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
How to Get to Valencia
Plane
When flying to Valencia, you’ll arrive at Valencia Airport (VLC), which is located 9 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Valencia from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 10h 25m.
Train
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Valencia, followed by iryo. Located 1.4 km from the city center, Valencia Joaquín Sorolla is the busiest station in Valencia. Another popular train station is Valencia Estació del Nord, located 0.8 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Valencia is to pick up a car rental from Barcelona, which is about 303 km from Valencia. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Record Go, among others, in Barcelona.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Valencia, including ALSA, Avanza Grupo and FlixBus. From Alicante, the bus ride to Valencia takes 193 km and will cost you around $40. From Barcelona, the ticket costs about $71 for a journey of 370 km. The most popular bus station is Valencia Estació d'autobusos, located 1.1 km from downtown Valencia. Valencia Carrer de Roger de Llòria is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Valencia
Where to stay in Valencia
From 5-star hotels such as the Caro Hotel to great affordable options like the The Valentia Cabillers, Valencia offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $135 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $253 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include room00 Valencia Hostel and Casual del Cine Valencia. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Valencia, with prices from $21 to $324 per night. Ciutat Vella is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Valencia are about 6% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Valencia
Most booked hotels in Valencia
Renting a car in Valencia
Renting a car in Valencia costs $31 per day, on average, or $93 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 14% more expensive than at Valencia.
Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Valencia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Valencia is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Mini Hatch or similar) are, on average, 83% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.