How much does a trip to Cascais, Portugal cost?

• Fair taxi price (official, daytime): €35 - €45. Use the official taxi rank outside arrivals and insist the meter runs. Confirm the approximate fare before departing. Refuse drivers who quote flat inflated rates or skip the meter.
• Best alternative: Linha de Cascais train from Cais do Sodre station in Lisbon centre, reached from the airport by metro or the Aerobus. (€2.50)
• Validate tickets at the orange validation machines on the platform before boarding the train. Failing to validate is treated as travelling without a valid ticket. Fine without a valid ticket: €65.
• Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory, around 5 to 10 percent in restaurants when service is good. Rounding up for taxis and small tips for tours are fine.
• In Portugal a service charge or cover is normally included in the menu price, so check the bill for unexpected extra fees. Some tourist spots add a cover or bread charge; walk away if prices are not shown on the menu.
• Always choose to be charged in euros and decline dynamic currency conversion. Prefer ATMs attached to major banks. Be aware that independent ATM brands may charge higher fees, so check the on-screen fee before accepting.

Stay is a double room shared by two (one room per two travelers). Food assumes two cheap meals, a modest dinner and a coffee on a budget, a cheap lunch, a restaurant dinner, coffee and a drink mid-range and restaurant meals, coffees and drinks in comfort. Transport is a daily public transport allowance, plus taxis in the higher tiers. Sights is an average daily allowance for entry tickets and activities. Everything is per day of the trip; a 3-night trip counts 3 days.

Not included: flights, travel insurance, city tax (usually a few euros per person per night, paid at the hotel), shopping and nightlife.

Estimates from average local prices and live hotel rates; exchange rates as of 2026-10-23. Your trip can cost more or less.