How Much Does 5 Days in Lisbon in July Cost for a Family?
Flights, hotels, meals and activities: the full breakdown for 2 adults + 2 children from the UK
How much does a 5-day family trip to Lisbon in July actually cost? It's the question everyone asks before booking. The good news: Lisbon remains one of Europe's most affordable capitals. A family lunch in a neighbourhood tasca costs 25 to 40 EUR, the metro is 1.47 EUR a ride, and most museums are free for under-12s.
We've worked out three complete budgets: budget (3-star hotel, tascas and public transport), mid-range (4-star hotel, mix of restaurants and food courts) and premium (5-star family hotel, restaurants with views). Every line is itemised with real July 2026 prices. Flights are calculated from London, hotels for 5 nights (family room or 2 rooms depending on the tier), and activities match our 5-day itinerary (Alfama, Belém, Oceanário, Tram 28, Sintra).
The most variable cost is accommodation: from 110 EUR per night for a 3-star to 249 EUR per night for a 5-star with kids' club. Activities are relatively fixed regardless of which tier you choose. We've also included 6 practical tips for cutting costs without cutting corners on the experience.
💶 At a glance
Budget
1 911 EUR
3★ hotel, set lunch menus, public transport
Mid-range
2 427 EUR
4★ hotel with spa, varied dining
Luxury
3 577 EUR
5★ palace, indoor pool, fine dining
Transport (flights + getting around)
Accommodation (5 nights)
Notre sélection par gamme de prix pour 5 nuits à Lisbon en july :
VIP Executive Zurique Hotel
Avenidas Novas
Very Good
4,721 reviews
The VIP Executive Zurique has an outdoor pool surrounded by a garden terrace, open to all ages with no restrictions. The pool area has sun loungers and a snack bar, making it easy to spend a full afternoon here between sightseeing sessions.
From
€110/night
Well-located in the city centre, family rooms, outdoor pool for cooling off in July. Saldanha metro 5 minutes away.
Lisbon Marriott Hotel
São Domingos de Benfica
Very Good
942 reviews
The Lisbon Marriott has an outdoor pool set in landscaped gardens, open daily from 12pm to 8pm with no age restrictions. The pool area is shielded from the street and has a dedicated kids section. The hotel also offers a kid-friendly buffet and children's meals.
From
€151/night
Outdoor pool, spacious rooms, generous breakfast buffet. Close to the metro and Parque Eduardo VII.
Martinhal Lisbon Oriente
Parque das Nações
Wonderful
1,322 reviews
Martinhal Oriente is purpose-built for families. The M Kids Club takes children from 6 months to early teens with age-specific rooms: soft play for babies, crafts and activities for 4 to 8 year olds, and a games room with PS5, pool table, and board games for older kids. An outdoor playground sits in the courtyard. Evening sessions run until 10pm.
From
€249/night
5-star hotel purpose-built for families: kids' club, pool, apartments with kitchen. 2 minutes from Oriente metro and the Oceanário.
Meals (5 days)
Activities and attractions
Extras and contingency
💡 Money-saving tips
Lisboa Card 72 h: at 186 EUR for the family, you save roughly 120 EUR on admissions and transport versus buying individual tickets.
Zapping instead of single tickets: 1.47 EUR instead of 1.80 EUR per ride, a 20% saving on transport.
Menu do dia: local restaurants offer a full set menu (starter + main + dessert + drink) for 10-12 EUR per person, half the cost of ordering à la carte.
Oceanário tickets online: 10% discount on the official website, and you skip 30 minutes of queuing.
Tap water: Lisbon's water is safe to drink. Carry refillable bottles rather than buying bottled water (2 EUR each at terrace cafés).
Free Sunday mornings: the Museu do Azulejo and other national museums are free on Sundays until 2 pm.
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