How much does a trip to Porto, Portugal cost?

• Fair taxi price (official, daytime): €20 - €30. Metered daytime fare to central Porto ranges 20-30 EUR. Use the official taxi rank outside arrivals and confirm the meter is running. Refuse fixed offers above 30 EUR and avoid drivers who approach you before the rank.
• Best alternative: Metro line E (purple line) from Aeroporto station to central stops like Trindade (€2.50)
• Validate your Andante ticket or tap your card at the yellow validator machines before boarding metro, bus, or funicular. Keep the ticket for inspection. Failure to validate is treated as travelling without a ticket.
• Tipping is not obligatory. Rounding up or leaving small change is common in cafes and bars. In restaurants, 5-10% for good service is appreciated but never expected.
• Cover charges are rare in Porto and not standard practice. Check menus posted outside for prices before sitting. Some tourist-area restaurants may add a service charge, so review your bill and ask if unclear.
• Always choose to be charged in euros and decline dynamic currency conversion at ATMs and card terminals. Prefer ATMs attached to major bank branches. Some independent ATM machines charge high fixed fees, so check the screen for disclosed fees before withdrawing.

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 2026-10-06. Your trip can cost more or less.