Daily costs per person in EUR. Porto is one of Western Europe's best-value destinations: incredible food and wine for a fraction of Paris or Barcelona prices.
Daily cost breakdown
Currency: EUR (Euro) (1 USD ≈ €0.92)
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Splurge | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | €15–30 | €60–120 | €180+ | Hostels → boutique guesthouses → 5-star hotels |
| Food | €12–20 | €30–50 | €80+ | Street food & tascas → casual restaurants → fine dining |
| Transport | €3–7 | €10–20 | €40+ | Andante card & walking → tram & taxi → private driver |
| Activities | €5–15 | €20–40 | €60+ | Free viewpoints & churches → museums & tours → wine experiences |
| Drinks | €3–8 | €10–20 | €30+ | House wine at tascas → port tastings → cocktail bars |
| Daily Total | €38–80 | €130–250 | €390+ | $42–88 → $143–275 → $430+ |
Money-saving tips
Free experiences
Crossing Dom Luís I Bridge, Ribeira waterfront, São Bento station tiles, street art hunting, Jardim do Morro sunset, Palácio de Cristal gardens, and church facades are all free.
Eat cheaply
Bifanas at Conga (€3), cachorrinhos at Gazela (€2.50), francesinhas at Santiago (€10–12), and pernil at Casa Guedes (€4.50) are Porto's best cheap eats.
Andante card
Buy an Andante Tour card: €7 for 24 hours or €15 for 72 hours of unlimited metro, bus, and tram. Single trips cost €1.20 (Z2 zone) so the day pass pays for itself quickly.
Wine on a budget
A glass of house wine at a tasca costs €1–2. Vinho verde by the bottle at a supermarket is €2–4. Port wine tastings at smaller lodges in Gaia are often free.
Free port tastings
Several smaller lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia offer complimentary tastings. Poças, Ramos Pinto, and Cálem often have free or very cheap options (€5–8 for premium tastings).
Lunch menus
Look for "prato do dia" (dish of the day) at local tascas: a full meal with soup, main, drink, and coffee for €7–10. Bolhão market has great cheap eats too.
