Portugal Travel Guide
How much does it cost to travel to Portugal?
Discover realistic Portugal travel costs for accommodation, food, transport, beaches, city breaks and everyday spending.
Typical daily budget
£55–£105
Flight from UK
2.5–3 hrs
Currency
Euro (€)
Best for
Mar–Oct
Portugal travel costs
What should you budget for Portugal?
Portugal remains one of Western Europe's better-value holiday destinations, although prices in Lisbon and the Algarve have increased as tourism has grown.
Travelling outside the busiest summer months and exploring destinations beyond the major tourist areas can make Portugal particularly good value.
Example 7-night trip
£600–£1,050
Estimated per person from the UK
Daily spending
Portugal cost breakdown
Use these figures as a starting point when planning your daily spending money.
Accommodation
Per person, per night
£25–£45
£55–£100
Food & Drink
Per person, per day
£18–£28
£30–£55
Local Transport
Per person, per day
£5–£10
£10–£20
Activities
Per person, per day
£10–£20
£20–£40
Where to go
Popular destinations in Portugal
Travel costs can vary considerably depending on which destination you choose.
Destination guide
→Lisbon
Plan a trip to Lisbon with a practical starting budget for accommodation, food, local transport, attractions and everyday spending.
Typical daily budget
£45–£90
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Destination guide
→Porto
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Typical daily budget
£50–£100
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Destination guide
→Faro
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Typical daily budget
£55–£110
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Destination guide
→Albufeira
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Typical daily budget
£60–£120
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Destination guide
→Lagos
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Typical daily budget
£45–£130
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Destination guide
→Sintra
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Typical daily budget
£50–£90
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Destination guide
→Funchal
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Typical daily budget
£55–£100
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Destination guide
→Cascais
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Typical daily budget
£60–£110
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Destination guide
→Braga
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Typical daily budget
£45–£120
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Destination guide
→Coimbra
Plan a trip to Coimbra with a practical starting budget for accommodation, food, local transport, attractions and everyday spending.
Typical daily budget
£50–£130
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When to go
Best time to visit Portugal
Spring and early autumn offer warm weather with fewer crowds. July and August are the busiest months, particularly in the Algarve.
Best value
Mar–May / Sep–Oct
Hottest
Jul–Aug
Cheapest
Nov–Feb
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