Lisbon Tourist Tax: how much is it in 2026?

If you're staying overnight in Lisbon, you will usually need to pay the Lisbon tourist tax in addition to the price of your accommodation.

In 2026, the tourist tax in Lisbon is 4€ per person, per night, charged for a maximum of 7 consecutive nights per stay. That means the maximum standard charge is 28€ per person per stay.

The tax applies to most visitors aged 13 and over staying in hotels, hostels, apartments and other registered tourist accommodation within the municipality of Lisbon.

How much is the Lisbon tourist tax in 2026?

The Lisbon city tax is 4€ per person per night.

It is charged for a maximum of seven consecutive nights in the same stay, so the maximum is:

• 1 night: 4€ per person

• 3 nights: 12€ per person

• 5 nights: 20€ per person

• 7 nights or more: 28€ per person

For example, two adults staying in Lisbon for four nights would pay a total tourist tax of 32€.

The 4€ rate remains in force in Lisbon's official 2026 municipal fee schedule.

Who has to pay the Lisbon tourist tax?

The tax generally applies to guests aged 13 or over staying overnight in accommodation located within the municipality of Lisbon.

This includes:

• hotels and aparthotels;

• hostels;

• tourist apartments;

• guest accommodation;

• registered local accommodation;

• hotel boats and similar maritime-tourism accommodation.

The tax applies regardless of nationality, place of residence or reason for travelling.

Children under 13 are exempt. The official rules also state that the tax does not apply on the day of a child's 13th birthday.

Do Airbnb guests pay tourist tax in Lisbon?

Yes.

Short-term rentals registered as alojamento local are covered by the Lisbon tourist tax.

Lisbon City Council has an agreement with Airbnb for the collection and transfer of the tax on eligible stays. Depending on how you booked, the amount may therefore already have been collected through Airbnb.

For other platforms or properties, the accommodation may collect it directly. Check your booking breakdown to see whether the tourist tax has already been paid.

When do you pay the tourist tax?

The accommodation provider is responsible for collecting the tax.

According to Lisbon City Council, it may be collected at check-in or check-out.

This means you may still be asked to pay a small additional amount at your hotel or apartment even if you paid for the accommodation online.

Who is exempt from the Lisbon tourist tax?

Besides children under 13, several specific exemptions apply.

Guests whose stay is motivated by medical treatment are exempt for the duration of the treatment plus one additional night. The exemption can also extend to one accompanying person.

Students entering higher education in Lisbon and research scholarship holders may also be exempt for up to 60 consecutive days at the beginning of the academic year, provided they present the required documentation.

There are also exemptions for people accommodated under certain emergency or social-support arrangements determined by Lisbon City Council, Social Security, AIMA or Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa.

Most leisure travellers should therefore expect to pay the tax.

What happens if you stay more than 7 nights?

The maximum charge applies to seven consecutive nights per stay in the same establishment.

If you stay ten consecutive nights at the same accommodation, you normally pay a maximum of 28€ per person.

However, if you interrupt your stay and return later, this can be treated as a new stay.

For example, Lisbon City Council states that someone staying four nights, leaving and later returning for another five nights would pay the tax on all nine nights.

Is Lisbon's tourist tax included in hotel prices?

Not always.

Some booking platforms or accommodation providers collect the tourist tax during the booking process, while others charge it separately at check-in or check-out.

Always check the taxes and fees section of your booking confirmation.

If you're still choosing your accommodation, our guide to where to stay in Lisbon compares the best neighbourhoods for different types of trips.

FAQ about the Lisbon tourist tax

How much is the tourist tax in Lisbon?

In 2026, the Lisbon tourist tax is 4€ per person per night, up to a maximum of seven consecutive nights per stay.

Do children pay tourist tax in Lisbon?

Children under 13 are exempt.

Do Airbnb guests pay Lisbon tourist tax?

Yes. Airbnb stays and other registered short-term rentals are covered by the tourist-tax rules. Airbnb has an agreement with Lisbon City Council for the collection of the tax on eligible stays.

What is the maximum Lisbon tourist tax?

The normal maximum is 28€ per person per stay, corresponding to seven nights at 4€ per night.

Do you pay tourist tax after seven nights?

Not during the same uninterrupted stay in the same establishment. The overnight tax is capped at seven consecutive nights.

What should you budget for?

For most trips, calculating the Lisbon tourist tax is simple: budget 4€ per guest aged 13 or over for each night, up to 28€ per person per stay.

It is worth including this when comparing accommodation prices, particularly when different booking platforms display taxes and fees differently.

For more practical trip-planning advice, see our guides to how early to arrive at Lisbon Airport and how to use public transport in Lisbon.