Lisbon’s tourist tax is one of the simpler ones in Europe: a flat amount per person per night, whatever the star rating. It’s rarely included in the price shown on booking sites, so it’s worth budgeting for. Rates from TravelPulse.
Lisbon tourist tax at a glance
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Overnight rate | €4 per person per night |
| Applies to | Hotels, hostels, guesthouses and local-accommodation rentals in Lisbon |
| Maximum | Usually 7 consecutive nights |
| Exempt | Usually children under 13; some medical stays — check with your host |
| Cruise passengers | €2 per passenger per stop |
| How to pay | At check-in or check-out, or added to your bill |
Example costs
| Trip | Tourist tax |
|---|---|
| Couple, 3 nights | 2 × 3 × €4 = €24 |
| Couple, 5 nights | 2 × 5 × €4 = €40 |
| Family (2 adults + 2 children under 13), 4 nights | 2 × 4 × €4 = €32 |
| Solo traveller, 10 nights | 7 × €4 = €28 (7-night cap) |
Other tourist taxes in Portugal
Many Portuguese towns charge their own tax, including Porto, Sintra and Cascais and several Algarve towns, usually €1–3 per person per night with similar caps. If you split your trip, you’ll pay each town’s rate for the nights you stay there.
Compare: tourist taxes in other cities
| City | Tax | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Lisbon | €4 per person per night | This page |
| Barcelona | About €6–12 per person per night | Barcelona tourist tax |
| Rome | €4–10 per person per night | Rome tourist tax |
| Amsterdam | 12.5% of the room price | Amsterdam tourist tax |
Other costs to know in 2026
- Metro from the airport: €1.90 + €0.50 card — details.
- 24-hour transport pass: €7.25.
- Jerónimos Monastery: €18.
- Pena Palace (Sintra): €20 — Sintra guide.
- Lisboa Card: €31 (24 h), €51 (48 h), €62 (72 h).
Comparing hotels? Compare total prices for Lisbon hotels or read where to stay in Lisbon.
More Lisbon guides
- Lisbon itinerary
- Best things to do in Lisbon
- Where to stay in Lisbon
- Sintra day trip from Lisbon
- Tram 28 guide
- Lisbon airport to city centre
- Best time to visit Lisbon
- Lisbon travel guide
FAQ: Lisbon tourist tax
How much is the tourist tax in Lisbon?
€4 per person per night, usually for up to 7 nights.
Do children pay tourist tax in Lisbon?
Children under 13 are normally exempt; check with your accommodation.
Is the Lisbon tourist tax included in my booking?
Usually not. Hotels and rentals collect it at check-in or check-out.
Do cruise passengers pay Lisbon’s tourist tax?
Yes, €2 per passenger per stop.
Does Porto have a tourist tax too?
Yes, Porto and many other Portuguese towns charge their own, smaller taxes.
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