Lisbon is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Lisbon works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The city has an airport, so you can fly in directly. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Lisbon, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 12 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 6 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Lisbon, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Lisbon starts at around €77 per night, with a typical rate near €152 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: Hotel da Baixa, 4-star, guest rating 9.8 from 2491 reviews, from €207 per night; Corpo Santo Lisbon Historical Hotel, 5-star, guest rating 9.8 from 2523 reviews, from €349 per night; Lumen Hotel & The Lisbon Light Show, 4-star, guest rating 9.6 from 3535 reviews, from €136 per night; Hotel Avenida Palace, 5-star, guest rating 9.6 from 1429 reviews, from €272 per night; Vincci Liberdade, 4-star, guest rating 9.4 from 3664 reviews, from €153 per night.
Day trips & routes: Barreiro — about 49 km, 47m drive; Sines — about 165 km, 1h 55m drive; Evora — about 138 km, 1h 38m drive; Faro — about 282 km, 2h 49m drive; Tondela — about 268 km, 2h 48m drive; Porto — about 313 km, 3h 12m drive. Fastest option is Barreiro: 47m by car.
Lisbon: what to know
Things to see: "PRIVATE Unforgettable Full Day Tour to Sintra from Lisbon", rated 5 from 260 reviews, from €131.2; "Sintra Private Tour with All Tickets Included", rated 5 from 245 reviews, from €295; "3 Hour Lisbon Private Guided Tour via Tuk Tuk", rated 5 from 129 reviews, from €97.5; "Sintra Private Tour 2 Palaces Roca Cascais Tailored up to 7", rated 5 from 106 reviews, from €500; "Discover the hills and historic neighborhoods of Lisbon in tuk tuk", rated 5 from 98 reviews, from €180.
Where to eat: "Frade dos Mares", Seafood/Mediterranean, rated 4.8 (5982 reviews); "Floresta Das Escadinhas", Mediterranean/Barbecue, rated 4.8 (7344 reviews); "Solar dos Presuntos", Seafood/Mediterranean, rated 4.2 (6616 reviews); "A Nossa Casa"; "Manteigaria - Fabrica de Pasteis de Nata - Chiado". Top-rated: "Frade dos Mares" at 4.8.
Lisbon has its own airport, so a direct flight is the fastest way in. Getting around the city and out to the 6 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Lisbon is around €152, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Lisbon you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 6 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Portugal, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
