Transfers in Lisbon

Transfers in Lisbon

Lisbon is a hilly capital with narrow streets in its old districts. Transfer companies here cover the airport, the coast and palaces nearby, and long routes to Porto, the Algarve and even Spain. Most companies publish fixed prices per vehicle, so you know the cost before you travel. Drivers can meet you at the airport, your hotel or the cruise terminal.

Popular routes from Lisbon

• Lisbon ↔ Lisbon Airport: about 7 km, 20–30 minutes
• Lisbon → Cascais: about 34 km, private transfers from about €39
• Lisbon → Sintra: about 23 km, from about €39
• Lisbon → Fátima: about 125 km, from about €166
• Lisbon → Porto or the Algarve: from about €332

Lisbon taxi fares

Lisbon taxis are black and green, and older cabs are cream. They are metered. Expect about €1.60 for luggage, about 20% more at night (21:00–06:00) and about 20% more for cars with more than four seats. Radio taxis add a small call fee. Uber also works in Lisbon, with fares similar to taxis. Tipping is not expected.

Wheelchair-accessible transfers

Several Lisbon firms run adapted vehicles with ramps for airport runs and day trips. Book these well ahead, as the fleet is small. Ask for a vehicle with enough boot space if you travel with prams, golf bags or wheelchairs, and share your hotel address in advance, as some streets in the old town are hard to reach by car.