Real-data comparison · updated 18/07/2026
Lisbon or Porto?
The same dilemma every year. Here are the two, side by side, on the only measurable criteria: actually recorded weather, up-to-date hotel budget, indicative flight — then an honest verdict.
| LisbonPortugal | PortoPortugal | |
|---|---|---|
| Best time | from July to August | depending on your plans |
| Average temperatures (24 h) | 12° to 24° | 11° to 21° |
| Rainy season | none | Jan, Mar, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| Indicative round-trip flight | ~€157 | ~€163 |
| Budget hotel | from €55/night | from €45/night |
| Indicative weekly budget | ~€542 | ~€478 |
| Vibe | Pink Street, Bairro Alto terraces, June festivities | Rua Galerias de Paris and São João in June |
| Learn more | Lisbon guide → | Porto guide → |
So, Lisbon or Porto?
Choose Lisbon for…
- less rainy season
Choose Porto for…
- the budget: ~€478 a week vs ~€542
Flight + hotel, for your dates
Decide with real prices
Estimate both for your dates — the real flight + hotel price often settles it better than any comparison.
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Flight: indicative round trip per traveller; hotel: low-season range per night per room — estimates updated on 18/07/2026, the actual price shows up for your dates in the tool.