How much do five days in Lisbon cost?
Budget around €361 per person for five days in Lisbon (Portugal), flight included: €61 for the return ticket — the best fare actually observed, from Nantes in November 2026 — and about €300 on the ground, that is €60 a day for simple accommodation, meals and local transport. This destination is affordable: prices on the ground stay below western European levels, especially for food and transport; accommodation is what varies with the season.
Budget by length of stay
| Length | Return flight | On the ground | Total budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | €61 | €180 | €241 |
| 5 days | €61 | €300 | €361 |
| 7 days | €61 | €420 | €481 |
| 10 days | €61 | €600 | €661 |
| 14 days | €61 | €840 | €901 |
Per person, flight at the best observed fare (€61 from Nantes), living costs at the country average (€60/day). The fare barely depends on the length of the trip if you stay flexible on dates; it is time on the ground that drives the bill.
By travel style (five days)
| Style | Per day | Five days on the ground | Total with flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoestring | €42 | €210 | €271 |
| Standard | €60 | €300 | €361 |
| Comfort | €108 | €540 | €601 |
- Shoestring: hostel or a room in someone’s home, street food and markets, public transport.
- Standard: two- or three-star hotel or a rental, simple restaurants, the odd taxi and one paid visit a day.
- Comfort: well-located four-star hotel, good restaurants, taxis or a rental car, activities without counting.
Indicative split of a “standard” day in Lisbon: accommodation ≈ €27, meals ≈ €21, transport and sundries ≈ €12.
The flight: which city to leave from?
| From | Best return fare | Month | Five-day budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nantes | €61 | November 2026 | €361 |
| Bordeaux | €68 | November 2026 | €368 |
| Paris | €74 | February 2027 | €374 |
| Lyon | €74 | November 2026 | €374 |
| Brussels | €84 | November 2026 | €384 |
| Nice | €88 | November 2026 | €388 |
| Toulouse | €99 | October 2026 | €399 |
| Geneva | €104 | November 2026 | €404 |
| Marseille | €138 | October 2026 | €438 |
| Lille | €166 | October 2026 | €466 |
| Strasbourg | €258 | October 2026 | €558 |
| Montpellier | €274 | October 2026 | €574 |
Latest fare recorded for each city (recorded on Oct 3), best month for each. Click a city for its next 12 months.
When to go to Lisbon to pay less
Five-day budget including the flight, for the months where a fare was recorded. Temperatures are monthly normals (Open-Meteo), not forecasts.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do five days in Lisbon cost?
Budget around €361 per person for five days in Lisbon, flight included: €61 for the return flight (best fare observed from Nantes in November 2026) and about €300 on the ground (€60 a day for simple accommodation, meals and transport). On a shoestring you get down to €271; in comfort you climb to €601.
What daily budget should I plan for in Lisbon?
About €60 per person per day for a “standard” trip (national average — Portugal: simple accommodation, three meals, local transport), €42 on a shoestring and €108 in comfort. Paid activities, insurance and shopping not included.
Is Lisbon an expensive destination?
At €60 a day, Lisbon is affordable: prices on the ground stay below western European levels, especially for food and transport; accommodation is what varies with the season.
How much is the plane ticket to Lisbon?
The best return fare recorded in the last three days is €61 from Nantes, up to €274 from Montpellier. The full 12-month calendar is on each route page.
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Where do these prices come from?
The fares shown are real observed prices from recent flight searches (round trip, per person), refreshed continuously. They give a reliable snapshot of the market, but can change hour to hour: the final price is always verified with the booking partner when you book.
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