Travel Costs in Portugal
All figures are approximate estimates in USD for comparison.
- Budget / day
- $55
- Mid-range / day
- $130
- Luxury / day
- $320
- Budget meal
- $10
- Coffee
- $1.5
- Local transport
- $1.75
- Budget hotel
- $25
- Mid-range hotel
- $95
Overview
Portugal remains one of Western Europe's more affordable destinations, though prices have risen notably in Lisbon and Porto over the past few years due to tourism demand and short-term rental growth. Accommodation is typically the biggest daily expense, while food, drink, and local transport remain genuinely budget-friendly by European standards. Coastal Algarve resorts and central Lisbon neighborhoods like Chiado tend to command a significant premium over inland and rural areas.
Notes
Eat at local tascas and pensions away from main tourist squares for authentic meals at half the price, and use the extensive Carris/Metro network in Lisbon or ANDANTE card in Porto to avoid expensive taxis.