Budget Breakdown: Daily Costs in Portugal
Portugal is one of Western Europe's best-value destinations with stunning coastlines, historic cities, and incredible food. Here's the real breakdown of daily costs.
Updated: January 2025•8 min read
Portuguese Destinations Budget Overview
€55-100
Budget-Friendly
Porto, Sintra, Coimbra
€75-145
Moderate
Lisbon, Algarve, Madeira
€120-180+
Peak Season
Algarve (Summer), Azores
Portuguese Destination Budget Breakdowns
Lisbon
€85-145
per day
Moderate
🏨 Accommodation: €45-80
🍽️ Meals: €20-35
🚆 Transport: €6-12
🎫 Attractions: €10-20
Highlights:
Belém TowerAlfamaTram 28Time Out Market
Porto
€70-120
per day
Budget-Friendly
🏨 Accommodation: €35-65
🍽️ Meals: €18-30
🚆 Transport: €5-10
🎫 Attractions: €8-18
Highlights:
RibeiraPort Wine CellarsLivraria LelloDom Luís Bridge
Algarve
€80-140
per day
Moderate
🏨 Accommodation: €40-80
🍽️ Meals: €20-35
🚆 Transport: €8-15
🎫 Attractions: €8-18
Highlights:
Benagil CaveLagosAlbufeiraPraia da Marinha
Sintra
€60-100
per day
Budget-Friendly
🏨 Accommodation: €30-55
🍽️ Meals: €15-28
🚆 Transport: €5-12
🎫 Attractions: €12-25
Highlights:
Pena PalaceQuinta da RegaleiraMoorish CastleNational Palace
Madeira
€75-130
per day
Moderate
🏨 Accommodation: €38-70
🍽️ Meals: €18-32
🚆 Transport: €8-18
🎫 Attractions: €5-15
Highlights:
FunchalLevada WalksMonte TobogganPico do Arieiro
Coimbra
€55-95
per day
Very Budget-Friendly
🏨 Accommodation: €28-50
🍽️ Meals: €14-25
🚆 Transport: €4-8
🎫 Attractions: €5-12
Highlights:
UniversityOld CathedralBotanical GardenFado
Money-Saving Tips for Portugal
🏨 Accommodation
- • Visit in spring or fall for best rates.
- • Stay outside central Lisbon and use metro.
🍽️ Food
- • "Prato do dia" lunch specials are €6-9.
- • Pastéis de nata cost under €1.50!
🎫 Attractions
- • Lisboa Card covers transport + museums.
- • Many viewpoints (miradouros) are free.