Peak Season
JUNE - SEPTEMBER
Best ExperienceFeels LikeSummer
Temperature18 — 35°C
Long dry days, rooftop culture in full swing, and the city's festival calendar peaking — crowds and prices follow accordingly.
LisbonTravel Tips
Everything you need to know before you go.
Vibe
🚋Tram 28
🎵Fado Music
🧁Pastéis de Nata
🔵Azulejos
🌅Miradouros
⚓Age of Discoveries
Shoulder Season
MARCH - MAY
Budget FriendlyFeels LikeSpring
Temperature13 — 22°C
Warm afternoons with low humidity, intermittent Atlantic showers, and a city not yet overrun — the most honest version of Lisbon.
Shoulder Season
OCTOBER - NOVEMBER
Budget FriendlyFeels LikeAutumn
Temperature13 — 23°C
Softer light over the Tagus, cooling evenings ideal for fado houses, and post-summer pricing across accommodation.
Off Season
DECEMBER - FEBRUARY
AvoidFeels LikeWinter
Temperature8 — 15°C
Mild by European standards but persistently grey and wet — tascas, wine bars, and near-empty monuments reward those who stay.
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THE DAILY TARGET
3 Premium Meals + Coffee$40.00
Daily Transport & Buffer$25.00
Activities & Entry Fees$20.00
Daily Spend Target$85.00
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TIPPING GUIDE
Restaurants
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Taxis
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"When in doubt, rounding up to the nearest bill is always a safe strategy."
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LOCAL TRANSPORT
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Metro
Single Trip$1.5 — 2.5
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Tram 28E
Single Trip$3 — 3.5
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Bolt / Uber
Single Trip$5 — 18
"Public transit (BTS/MRT) is the fastest way to bypass gridlock."
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Talk Basics
EnglishPronunciation
Hello
Sa-wat-deeSawatdee
Thank You
Khop-koonKhop Khun
Excuse Me
Kor-toadKor Toad
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Pay & Buy
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Eat & Drink
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Help & Safety
EnglishPronunciation
Help!
Chu-ay-duayChuay Duay!
Hospital
Rong-pa-ya-baanRong Phayabaan
Police
Tam-ruatTam Ruat
✋
Polite Refusal
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Utility
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Emergency Contacts
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Police / Tourist112
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Medical / Ambulance119
Services