Lisbon to Porto: 7 Day Road Trip Itinerary

Day 1: Lisbon

Explore Baixa and Alfama on foot with breaks on the hills. You can collect the car after your city stay.

0–0.5 hours driving · Overnight: Lisbon

Day 2: Lisbon

Spend time by the river and at one monument in Belém. If choosing Sintra instead, dedicate this day to it and use public transport.

0–1 hours driving · Overnight: Lisbon

Day 3: Lisbon → Óbidos → Nazaré

Walk within Óbidos’ walls before heading to Nazaré. Enjoy ocean viewpoints; giant waves are not guaranteed.

2–3 hours driving · Overnight: Nazaré

Day 4: Nazaré → Coimbra

Explore Coimbra’s university area and riverfront. Plan any library visit around advance booking availability.

1.5–2 hours driving · Overnight: Coimbra

Day 5: Coimbra → Aveiro → Porto

Pause by Aveiro’s canals. Park on arrival in Porto and spend the evening in Ribeira.

1.5–2.5 hours driving · Overnight: Porto

Day 6: Porto

Walk the bridge and historic centre. Reach any wine-cellar visit on foot or by public transport.

0–0.5 hours driving · Overnight: Porto

Day 7: Porto

Choose a final Foz waterfront walk or breakfast in the centre. Return the car around your departure flight.

0–1 hours driving · Overnight: End of itinerary

Before you drive

Clarify electronic toll arrangements with the rental company. Consider public transport in Lisbon and Porto; one-way drop-off fees are excluded.

Estimated budget for two

Illustrative October 2026 planning allowances, not live prices or quotes. Two adults, one rental car, a shared mid-range room and 6 nights. Flights, visas, insurance upgrades, deposits and one-way rental fees excluded. Peak season and major activities may exceed these amounts.

• Room per night: 80–150 EUR
• Car per day: 30–65 EUR
• Food for two per day: 45–80 EUR
• Fuel for the trip: 90–150 EUR
• Visits, parking and toll allowance: 70–160 EUR

Total range including 10% reserve: 1282–2448 EUR

Midpoint estimate / per person: 1872 / 936 EUR