How Much Does a 5-Day Trip to Lisbon Cost? A Realistic Budget

A 5-day trip to Lisbon can cost anywhere from around €350 to €1,450 per person, excluding airfare, depending mainly on your accommodation, food, transportation and how many paid attractions you choose to visit. For a more comfortable mid-range trip, I would personally budget around €600 to €900 per person.

Introduction

Hi, my name is Bruna, I’m the author of this blog, and today I’m going to help you create your budget for a 5-day trip to Lisbon.

Within this post, I’m taking into account that some people like to save money by eating everything they can at the hotel breakfast so they don’t have to eat much while sightseeing, while others have absolutely no problem paying €10 for a piece of bread.

Whatever your travel style, let’s break down approximately how much a trip to Lisbon could cost.

And let me say this right away: we’re not going for anything particularly luxurious here. Because, honestly, if you’re very rich and money is no object, I’m guessing you probably wouldn’t be searching for a travel budget post in the first place.

So, shall we break it down?

How Much Does a 5-Day Trip to Lisbon Cost?

Before we start adding everything up, there’s one important thing to clarify.

When I say a 5-day trip in this post, I’m considering 5 days in Lisbon and 4 nights of accommodation.

I’m also not including airfare in the main budget. The reason is that airfare depends way too much on where you’re flying from, the time of year, how far in advance you book, the airline, baggage and several other factors…

So here, we’re calculating how much you would spend once you arrive in Lisbon.

To make things easier, I’ll divide the trip into three travel styles:

These are estimates for 5 days and 4 nights, including accommodation, food, transportation, some attractions, travel insurance, the Lisbon tourist tax and a small amount for extra expenses.

And, as you’ve probably already noticed, the biggest differences between these three styles come down to where you sleep, where you eat and how many things you decide to pay to see.

For me, after researching all of this, I would choose the middle ground.

But let’s see where these numbers actually come from.

How Much Does a Hotel in Lisbon Cost?

Accommodation will probably be one of the biggest expenses of your trip.

And I don’t think it makes much sense to simply say, “A hotel in Lisbon costs €X,” because there can be huge differences between a hostel, a guest house, a well-located hotel and a luxury property.

For this budget, I considered approximately:

*Assuming two people sharing a room.

This is important. If you’re traveling alone, you can’t simply divide the accommodation cost by two. In that case, your trip will cost more.

Some Lisbon accommodations I found

In my research, I looked for options with a good reputation on Klook and prioritized accommodations rated at least 4.5/5.

Because saving money is great, but I’m not going to tell you to save €20 and then spend five days complaining about your hotel. I preferred to choose one specific hotel for each travel style.

💰My Budget Option: Lisboa Central Hostel

If you want to save money on accommodation without giving up a central location, Lisboa Central Hostel is an interesting option to consider. It is located close to Avenida da Liberdade and Marquês de Pombal, with a metro station just a short walk away, making it convenient for getting around Lisbon.

The hostel has a relaxed and social atmosphere, offering both shared dormitories and private rooms, as well as common areas where guests can hang out. Facilities include free Wi-Fi, 24-hour reception, luggage storage, a fully equipped kitchen and free breakfast. The hostel also organizes activities for guests, so it can be a good fit if you enjoy meeting other travelers during your trip.

What I like about this option is that it doesn’t feel like you have to give up everything just to save money. You still get a central location, breakfast and the option of booking a private room if sharing a dorm isn’t your thing.

The main thing to keep in mind is that it is still a hostel. If you are looking for a quieter, more private hotel experience, this probably isn’t the type of accommodation I would choose. Even with a private room, the overall atmosphere is more social and informal.

Check out this accommodation here: Lisboa Central Hostel on Klook

💼 My Mid-Range Option: My Story Hotel Augusta

If you want to spend a little more on accommodation without moving into the luxury category, My Story Hotel Augusta fits nicely into the mid-range option. And one of its biggest advantages is definitely the location: the hotel is right in Baixa, between São Nicolau and Augusta Streets, in the heart of Lisbon’s historic center.

From the hotel, you can reach several major sights within a short walk, including Praça do Comércio, the Rua Augusta Arch, Rossio Square and the Santa Justa Lift. São Jorge Castle is also within walking distance, while public transportation is nearby for places that are farther away.

The hotel has 46 rooms, with air conditioning, private bathrooms, free Wi-Fi and soundproofing. It also offers a buffet breakfast, restaurant, bar, 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

The main thing I would keep in mind is the location itself. You will be staying in one of the busiest and most tourist-oriented parts of Lisbon. The area is lively during the day and the surrounding streets remain active in the evening. The rooms are soundproofed, but if you prefer a quieter, more residential neighborhood, this may not be the ideal location for you.

For a mid-range trip, I think it makes sense for travelers who want a very central location and a comfortable hotel without spending luxury-hotel money, especially if you like the idea of walking out of your hotel and already being right in the middle of Lisbon.

Check out this accommodation here: My Story Hotel Augusta on Klook

✨ My Comfortable Option: Lumen Hotel The Lisbon Light Show

Lumen is a 4-star hotel in the Saldanha area, with facilities including a swimming pool, gym, breakfast, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and rooms with large beds. Some rooms also offer city views.

The rooftop pool is probably one of the first things that catches your attention in the photos and reviews. There is also the hotel’s own Lisbon Light Show, which is one of the property’s distinctive features.

There is, however, one important difference compared with the other options on this list: Lumen is not in Lisbon’s historic center. It is located in Saldanha. That doesn’t mean it is poorly located, there is a metro station nearby and the area has good transportation connections, but you will probably spend more time getting to attractions such as Alfama, Baixa and Belém.

For a more comfortable trip, though, I think it makes sense if you value full hotel facilities and want somewhere comfortable to return to after spending the day exploring Lisbon.

Check out this accommodation here: Lumen Hotel The Lisbon Light Show on Klook

Accommodation prices change depending on your dates, number of guests and availability. So rather than giving you a fixed price that might be completely different by the time you read this, I recommend checking your own travel dates.

One thing I would do before booking is compare not only the price, but also the location.

A hotel that is €20 cheaper may not actually be saving you money if you have to spend that extra money on transportation every day.

And that brings us to the next part.

How Much Does Food Cost in Lisbon?

I’ll admit that I found these prices a little more reasonable than someone who has never been to Portugal might expect.

Of course, you can spend much more. But you can also eat well without turning every meal into a €50 event.

For our budget, I considered approximately:

A simple meal at a more affordable restaurant can cost around €15, while a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant can be around €55, based on recent Lisbon price data.

And this is exactly where that difference I mentioned at the beginning comes in.

You can have a big breakfast at your hotel, eat something simple while sightseeing and look for more affordable restaurants.

Or you can stop at a pretty café, have a pastel de nata and coffee, eat lunch at a Portuguese restaurant, stop for a snack and finish the day with a more elaborate dinner.

Both trips are still Lisbon. The final bill, however, will look very different.

What would my style be?

Probably mid-range.

I wouldn’t travel to Lisbon with the mission of finding the cheapest possible restaurant every single day.

But I also don’t think I would spend €50 on every meal.

I’d rather save some of the money so I can try a few things I genuinely want to eat and, most importantly, buy a few souvenirs from the trip.

How Much Does Transportation Cost in Lisbon?

This is one of the categories where you can save quite a bit, especially if you plan your itinerary around the areas you’re visiting.

Lisbon has the metro, buses, trams, elevators and trains, among other transportation options.

In 2026, a single Carris/Metro ticket costs €1.90 and allows travel for 60 minutes, according to the ticket’s rules. A 24-hour Carris/Metro pass costs €7.25. There is also the Zapping option, with a metro journey costing €1.72.

For a five-day trip, I wouldn’t simply multiply €7.25 by five.

That’s because not every day requires the same number of trips. In some areas, especially the historic center, you can do a lot on foot.

So, for our budget, I would set aside approximately:

And there’s a good chance you’ll end up closer to the lower end of that range if you plan your itinerary well.

In fact, one of the things I did in my Lisbon itinerary was group attractions that are close to each other.

After all, if I can see several things by walking, why would I spend money and time going back and forth across the city?

How Much Do Attractions in Lisbon Cost?

Now we’ve reached a category where I think it’s worth making some decisions.

There’s something I really enjoy doing when I travel: simply admiring the scenery.

Luckily for me, that’s free.

Lisbon is a city with plenty of high points where you can see a good part of the beautiful landscape. I think that’s probably why they built so many miradouros — and luckily for me again, most of them are free to access and enjoy.

I would take advantage of them, which means I wouldn’t visit every paid attraction where the main selling point is simply being somewhere high enough to see the city.

But one I definitely wouldn’t leave out is São Jorge Castle, precisely because I live in Brazil, and we don’t have castles here.

And I would also visit the Lisbon Oceanarium, because I think it’s really cool to see those huge fish up close.

São Jorge Castle

An adult ticket currently costs €17.

For me, this would be one of those expenses I would simply put in the budget and move on.

Besides the castle’s history itself, the visit also offers beautiful views of the city — so I’d be combining two things I like: seeing a historic place and admiring the scenery.

Lisbon Oceanarium

The Oceanarium has something particularly interesting for anyone trying to save money: the ticket price changes depending on the entry time.

For adults aged 13 to 64:

• 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM: €29
• 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM: €27
• 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM: €25

So, if your itinerary is flexible, you can choose the cheapest time slot and save €4 compared with the first time slot.

I would absolutely do that.

If I already know I want to visit the Oceanarium, why not choose the cheaper time?

That leaves me with a little more money to spend on something else later.

Other attractions

There are also plenty of other paid attractions you can add to your itinerary.

The prices for monuments managed by the Portuguese Museums and Monuments network are the prices currently published by the institution.

The Rua Augusta Arch, for example, costs €5 and offers exactly the kind of panoramic view that I could probably replace with one of Lisbon’s many free miradouros.

That doesn’t mean it isn’t worth going up.

It simply means that if the goal is to save money, this is one of the first things I would cut.

So, How Much Would I Spend on Attractions?

After looking at all these options, I would work with these ranges:

In my case, I would probably land somewhere between budget and mid-range.

I would pay for São Jorge Castle and the Oceanarium, but I wouldn’t feel the need to go inside absolutely every monument in the city.

After all, I also want time to simply walk around Lisbon.

And that’s free.

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Is the Lisboa Card Worth It?

This is a calculation that deserves to be made separately.

The Lisboa Card can be interesting if you plan to visit several included attractions and use public transportation frequently, but that doesn’t automatically mean it’s the cheapest option for every traveler.

If you’re planning only a few paid attractions, buying individual tickets may make more sense.

If you’re planning to visit several monuments and museums included in the card, the calculation may change.

So before buying it, I would compare:

Lisboa Card price × the price of the attractions I actually want to visit + the transportation I actually plan to use.

Don’t buy the card simply because someone said it’s “worth it.”

Do the math for your own trip.

How Much Does Travel Insurance Cost for Lisbon?

I would also set aside a small amount for travel insurance.

The price varies considerably depending on:

• age;
• trip duration;
• coverage selected;
• insurance company;
• policy conditions.

For our budget, I’ll consider approximately €15 to €30 per person.

I don’t want to give you one fixed price as if everyone will pay exactly that. When planning your own trip, the best approach is to get quotes for your dates and compare the coverage.

How Much Should I Set Aside for Extra Expenses?

This is a category many people forget.

And I think this is exactly where a “perfect” travel budget starts falling apart.

Because a trip can be perfectly calculated:

Hotel: €300
Food: €250
Attractions: €50
Transportation: €30

And then you arrive in Lisbon.

You buy a pastel de nata.

Then you buy a souvenir.

Then you walk into that little shop because you saw something pretty.

Then you have a coffee.

Then you see something that wasn’t in your itinerary.

And there you go.

That’s why I would set aside at least €30 to €50 as a buffer for small extra expenses on a budget or mid-range trip.

And in my case, I would probably set aside a little more.

My Budget for 5 Days in Lisbon

After putting everything together, we get approximately this:

These values are per person, assuming two people are sharing the accommodation.

And, once again: airfare is not included.

The tourist tax in Lisbon is €4 per person per night for guests aged 13 and over, for up to seven nights. Since we’re considering four nights here, that adds €16 per person to the budget.

How Much Would I, Bruna, Set Aside for a Trip to Lisbon?

Even though there are ways to make this trip for less, I wouldn’t choose the most budget-friendly option.

At the same time, I’m not the kind of person who would give up all comfort just to save money. I also wouldn’t stay at a luxury hotel.

My choice would be somewhere in the middle: stay somewhere nice without too much luxury, so I can also use the money I’ve set aside for food and, especially, souvenirs from the trip.

With that in mind, I, Bruna, would set aside at least €700 per person for this trip.

That would be my reference amount for five days and four nights in Lisbon, not including airfare.

With €700, I would be working within the mid-range budget we calculated, but I would still have to make some choices.

I wouldn’t have unlimited money to visit every attraction, eat at the most expensive restaurants every day and buy everything I saw.

But I would have a reasonable amount of flexibility to choose where I actually wanted to spend my money.

And, for me, that’s much more interesting than traveling with such a tight budget that I have to think twice before buying a pastel de nata.

How Would I Divide My €700?

If I were actually putting together this budget for my first trip, I’d think about it roughly like this:

Of course, this doesn’t have to be followed exactly.

If I found a slightly cheaper hotel, for example, I’d probably take the money I saved and put it toward souvenirs.

If I found an attraction I really wanted to visit, I could take a few euros from another category.

That’s exactly why I prefer working with one overall budget rather than extremely rigid amounts for each day.

What If I Want to Make the Trip More Budget-Friendly?

It’s completely possible.

If you’re willing to:

• stay in a hostel or simpler accommodation;
• take advantage of included breakfast;
• have some more affordable meals;
• walk a lot;
• use public transportation;
• visit more free attractions;
• choose only a few paid attractions;

you can get closer to €350-€500 per person for five days.

And that doesn’t necessarily mean having a bad trip.

Actually, one of the best things about Lisbon for budget travelers is precisely how many things you can do without paying an entrance fee.

Walking through Alfama, exploring Chiado, stopping by Praça do Comércio, walking along Rua Augusta and stopping at miradouros to enjoy the city doesn’t require you to open your wallet every half hour.

What If I Want to Travel More Comfortably?

You can do that too.

Starting at approximately €1,000 per person, you’re already getting into a much more comfortable scenario, especially if you’re sharing a room with someone else.

In that case, you can:

• choose a better hotel;
• eat at more expensive restaurants;
• visit more attractions;
• take additional tours;
• use Uber or taxis occasionally;
• have a larger budget for shopping and experiences.

And, of course, there’s no real upper limit.

You can easily spend much more than that in Lisbon.

But then we’re talking about a different kind of trip. And I really don’t think someone searching for “how much does it cost to travel to Lisbon?” is looking for a €10,000 budget.

So, How Much Money Do I Need for 5 Days in Lisbon?

If I had to summarize this entire post in just a few numbers, it would look like this:

💰 Budget trip

€350–€500 per person

💰 Mid-range trip

€600–€900 per person

💰 Comfortable trip

€1,000–€1,450 per person

All values are for 5 days and 4 nights in Lisbon, excluding airfare.

And, if it were my trip, my target would be:

€700 per person

That would be the amount I’d try to save so I could travel with reasonable comfort, eat well, visit some attractions I genuinely care about and still have a little money left to bring home some souvenirs.

Because, honestly?

If I manage to make it all the way to Lisbon, I want to come home with at least one little thing that reminds me I was there.

What about you?

Frequently Asked Questions About the Cost of a Trip to Lisbon

How much does a 5-day trip to Lisbon cost?

For five days and four nights, excluding airfare, a reasonable estimate is €350 to €1,450 per person, depending mainly on accommodation, food and the number of paid attractions you visit. For a mid-range trip, I would budget approximately €600 to €900 per person.

Is €700 enough for 5 days in Lisbon?

For me, yes. €700 per person would be a reasonable target for a mid-range five-day, four-night trip, excluding airfare. That amount would allow me to choose comfortable but not luxurious accommodation, eat well, use public transportation, visit some paid attractions and still keep a small buffer for extra expenses.

Is Lisbon expensive to travel to?

Lisbon can be expensive or relatively affordable depending on your choices. Accommodation is one of the expenses that can have the biggest impact on your budget, while many of the city’s most interesting experiences – such as walking through historic neighborhoods and visiting miradouros – can be completely free.

How much does a hotel in Lisbon cost?

For the budget in this post, I considered approximately €70–€100 per night for a budget option, €130–€180 for a mid-range option and €200–€280 for a more comfortable accommodation, assuming a room for two people. Actual prices vary depending on dates and availability.

How much does it cost to eat in Lisbon per day?

For a five-day trip, I would consider approximately €25–€35 per day for a budget trip, €45–€65 for a mid-range trip and €75–€110 for a more comfortable trip.

How much does public transportation cost in Lisbon?

In 2026, a Carris/Metro ticket costs €1.90, while a 24-hour Carris/Metro pass costs €7.25.

How much do attractions in Lisbon cost?

It depends on which attractions you choose. São Jorge Castle costs €17 for adults, Jerónimos Monastery costs €18 and Belém Tower costs €15. The Oceanarium costs between €25 and €29 for adults, depending on the time of your visit.

Is airfare included in this budget?

No. The main budget covers expenses during five days in Lisbon. Airfare is considered separately because the price depends heavily on your country and city of origin.

Is the Lisboa Card worth it?

It depends on your itinerary. If you plan to visit many attractions included in the card and use public transportation frequently, it may be worthwhile. If you plan to visit only a few paid attractions, buying individual tickets may be cheaper. The best approach is to compare both scenarios before buying.

Before You Book Your Trip

The amounts in this post are estimates based on price research and fares available at the time of the update. Accommodation, flights, insurance, tickets and other services can change depending on the date, availability and booking conditions.

So use this post for what it actually is:

a starting point for building your own travel budget.

After all, maybe you’re the person who eats breakfast at the hotel like it’s their last meal on Earth.

Or maybe you’re the person who looks at a €10 piece of bread and thinks, “It’s expensive, but we’re in Lisbon.”

I’m not judging.

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