Porto from the UK: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Porto, when to go, the visa for British travellers and the sights not to miss. Every figure comes from Trip720's checked data, with its source. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Plan my Porto tripDay to day in Porto, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | £20 | £26 |
| A balanced mix | £36 | £42 |
| Mostly restaurants | £52 | £58 |
- Local transport: about £6 a day. Taxi: £3 to start, then £0.63 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about £10 a day for food.
- Tourist tax: about £3 a person a night, paid at your stay.
- Tipping: about 5% where service is good.
Your stay, flights and activities come on top: the planner prices them for your dates. Sources: numbeo.com, airbnb.com, eco.sapo.pt; in GBP at today's rate.
When to go
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The most pleasant months are April to September. July is the driest month (13 mm of rain) and January the wettest (138 mm).
Bars: rain each month; green: the most pleasant months. Numbers: average daytime high. Source: NASA POWER climatology.
Best time to visit Portugal, place by placeCompare: Spain or Portugal · Italy or Portugal · Greece or Portugal · France or Portugal
Visa for British travellers
No visa needed for a holiday
Official source: gov.uk, checked 2026-10-01. Rules change: your plan checks your own passport when you build it.
Not to miss in Porto
São Bento Stationlandmark · a couple of hoursFamous for its azulejo tile panels
Palácio da Bolsapalace · a couple of hours
Livraria Lellolandmark · a couple of hoursTicketed entry; book a time slot
Bolhão Marketmarket · a couple of hours
Serralves Museum and Parkmuseum · half a day
Porto Cathedral (Sé)church · a couple of hours
Ribeiraold town · a couple of hours
Dom Luís I Bridgebridge · a couple of hoursWalk the upper deck for the best view
Clérigos Towertower · a couple of hours- Port Wine Cellars of Gaianeighbourhood · half a day
From our research of travel guides; ticket prices from Tiqets when we found them. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licences.
Questions travellers ask
How much does a day in Porto cost?
Food and getting around come to about £26 a person a day eating street food, £42 with a balanced mix and £58 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit Porto?
The most pleasant months are April to September. July is the driest month (13 mm of rain) and January the wettest (138 mm); daytime highs run from 13 to 25 °C over the year.
Do British travellers need a visa for Portugal?
No visa needed for a holiday. Checked on gov.uk on 2026-10-01; rules change, so check again before you book.
What should I not miss in Porto?
São Bento Station, Palácio da Bolsa, Livraria Lello, Bolhão Market, Serralves Museum and Park.
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