Portugal tourist tax - how much is tourist tax for the Algarve, Lisbon, Porto, Madeira and more

Tourist tax in Portugal is on the rise with more than 40 areas now charging rates.

Six more municipalities on São Miguel Island in the Azores have brought in a tourist tax in 2025, meaning there are now more than 40 towns and cities charging a daily fee.

Areas charging tourists include popular spots like the Algarve - Lisbon, Porto and Madeira.

Alentejo in south-central Portugal is now the only region where no municipalities currently charge tourists a daily tax, although the city of Évora is currently consulting on plans to do so.

So although Portugal is a cheap holiday destination, it's worth checking whether your spot charges a tourist tax.

Portugal tourist tax

While many Portuguese regions are still tax-free, some of the most popular cities and holiday hotspots now charge a small nightly fee to visitors. These charges are used to support tourism infrastructure, fund services and tackle overtourism, particularly during peak seasons. And while it's not usually a bank-breaking fee, it can still add up over the course of a family holiday.

A couple visiting Lisbon or Porto for a week could pay up to £28 in tourist tax alone. Add two children, and it's £56 - another cost to factor in alongside travel insurance, baggage fees and airport transfers.

It’s left to individual regions and municipalities to set their own policies, meaning it can vary quite a bit depending on where you go.

Fees typically range from €1 to €2 per night, per person, and often only apply to guests aged 13 and up. Some regions also cap the charge - for example, only applying it to the first seven nights of your stay.

Although an extra cost, Portugal's tourist tax fees are much cheaper than the Spain tourist tax, which, for example, costs €3 a night in Majorca and will cost up to €11 a night in Barcelona from May 2025.

Unlike in parts of Spain, Portugal's tourist tax is a flat fee per night for all types of accommodation, so whether you're in a budget hostel or a boutique hotel, the nightly charge is the same.

Here’s what to expect in each destination:

Tourist tax for The Algarve

A tourist tax has been introduced in several municipalities in the Algarve, including Faro and Vila Real de Santo António.

Faro charges €1.50 per person, per night during high season (April to October), and €1 during the rest of the year. The charge applies for up to seven nights, and only to guests aged 13 or over.

Vila Real de Santo António charges a flat €1 per night for a maximum of seven nights.

Other parts of the Algarve, such as Albufeira and Lagos, are reportedly considering similar schemes, but haven’t implemented them yet.

Tourist tax for Lisbon

Lisbon was one of the first cities in Portugal to introduce a tourist tax, and is also more expensive – probably because it’s the most visited region in the country, welcoming 8.8 million tourists in 2023.

It charges €2 per person, per night, for up to seven nights. This applies to all visitors aged 13+ staying in hotels, Airbnbs or other paid accommodation.

The tax is usually collected at check-in or added to your booking total if booked through a platform.

That means a family of four with two teenagers could pay €56 extra for a week-long stay.

Tourist tax for Porto

Porto introduced its tax in 2018 and it applies in a similar way to Lisbon:

€2 per person, per night, capped at seven nights.

Like Lisbon, it applies to those aged 13 and over staying in paid accommodation within the municipality.

This fee is collected either directly by your accommodation provider or through online platforms like Airbnb.

Tourist tax for Madeira

Madeira’s capital, Funchal, introduced a tourist tax in 2023 and charges €2 per person, per night.

It only applies to the first seven nights of your stay and children under 13 are exempt.

Outside of Funchal, the rest of Madeira does not currently charge a tourist tax—but other municipalities are reportedly exploring the idea.

Portugal tourist tax how to pay

In most cases, the tourist tax is collected directly by your hotel, guesthouse or Airbnb host at check-in.

If you’re booking through a platform like Booking.com or Airbnb, the tax might be listed as a separate charge on your confirmation.

You usually pay in cash or card at check-in or check-out.

Some platforms collect the tax at the time of booking, so it’s worth checking your payment breakdown.

If in doubt, ask your host or check the official tourism website for your destination.

Portugal tourist tax calculator

Here are all the Portugal tourist tax charges as of April 2025. Scroll down for a calculator to work out how much you'll need to pay.

Cheap holidays in Portugal

NimbleFins previously reported how Portugal has reclaimed the crown for the cheapest holiday destination.

The Post Office looked at the average prices for eight items tourists would usually buy on holiday: a three course meal for two with wine, cup of coffee, bottle of local beer, can of cola, glass of wine, bottle of still water, suncream and insect repellent.

Getting the most bang for their buck across 47 popular holiday spots around the world, Algarve holidaymakers can buy a beer for £2.12, a coffee for £1.27 and a three course meal for two with win for £40.33.

It was one of 19 destinations to record a fall in prices in the Post Office's 2025 Holiday Money Report.

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