Lisbon, Portugal
Sunny viewpoints, tiled streets, seafood, and easy coastal day trips.
Daily budget baseline: $55 USD. Walkable city breaks and first-time Europe trips
How much does a trip to Lisbon cost?
A practical midrange budget for Lisbon is about $55 USD per traveler per day. For a 7-day trip for two people, ground costs land around $603 USD before long-haul flights—usually cheapest in January, February, and November.
- Daily budget baseline: $55 USD / traveler
- 7 days for 2 people: ~$603 USD ground costs (2nd traveler ≈ 62% of daily rate, shared room)
- Usually cheapest: January, February, and November
- Busiest months: June, July, and August
Sample food prices
- Pastel de nata — avg $1.50 USD
- Bacalhau à Brás — avg $14.00 USD
- Sardinhas assadas — avg $12.00 USD
- Caldo verde — avg $5.00 USD
- Bifana — avg $4.00 USD
Ground-cost planning assumptions dated July 2026. Use the calculator to personalize origin, dates, and group size. See how group size affects cost.
When is the best time to visit Lisbon?
Plan around March, April, May, September, October, and December for a smoother visit. Budget-minded trips lean toward January, February, and November, and June, July, and August is when demand—and often fares—spike.
What are the top things to do in Lisbon?
- Belém Tower — Iconic riverside fortress and Age of Discovery landmark.
- Alfama District — Winding alleys, viewpoints, and classic Fado nights.
- Tram 28 — Historic tram ride through the city’s steep neighborhoods.
- LX Factory — Creative warehouses with shops, cafés, and street art.
- Time Out Market — One-stop tasting hall for Portuguese food favorites.
What's the food and dining like in Lisbon?
Must-try food in Lisbon usually includes Pastel de nata, Bacalhau à Brás, Sardinhas assadas. Typical plates below help you budget meals before you go.
- Pastel de nata — Warm custard tart with flaky pastry. (avg $1.50)
- Bacalhau à Brás — Salt-cod scramble with potatoes and eggs. (avg $14.00)
- Sardinhas assadas — Grilled sardines, especially common in summer. (avg $12.00)
- Caldo verde — Kale and potato soup with chouriço. (avg $5.00)
- Bifana — Pork sandwich with mustard or piri-piri. (avg $4.00)