Lisbon trip from Washington Reagan (DCA): what 6 nights cost
For 2 travelers, a 6-night Lisbon trip from Washington Reagan (DCA) runs about $3,252 to $3,534 with the round-trip flight, hotel, food and things to do. Here are three ways to spend it.
Plan it with my dates and budgetThree plans
| Plan | Flight | Hotel | Flight | Hotel | Food | Things to do | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best trip | Delta via New York | Principe Real apartment · 4★ | $1,360 | $900 | $672 | $602 | $3,534 |
| Best value | Delta Basic Economy via New York (budget fare) | Principe Real apartment · 4★ | $1,120 | $900 | $672 | $602 | $3,294 |
| Least cash | United Basic Economy via Newark (budget fare) | Bairro Alto hostel, private room · 2★ | $1,080 | $468 | $672 | $1,032 | $3,252 |
Best trip skips budget airlines, Basic Economy and hostels. Best value and Least cash may use them to save money.
The Best trip, day by day
Day 1
- Feira da Ladra flea marketfree
- Sintra day trip$120 for 2
Day 2
- Senhora do Monte viewpoint at sunsetfree
- Arrabida hike day trip$80 for 2
Day 3
- LX Factoryfree
- Pasteis de Belem$12 for 2
- Cascais coastal walk$20 for 2
- Cantinho do AvillezOrder: Modern Portuguese small plates · $34 for 2 over your food budget
Day 4
- Principe Real shopsfree
- Tram 28 ride$6 for 2
- Guided food walking tour$170 for 2
- Taberna da Rua das FloresOrder: Petiscos from the chalkboard · $14 for 2 over your food budget
Day 5
- Monsanto forest parkfree
- MAAT$22 for 2
- Cervejaria RamiroOrder: Garlic prawns, then a prego steak sandwich · $34 for 2 over your food budget
Day 6
- Manteigaria pastry stop$6 for 2
- Sao Jorge Castle$30 for 2
- Self-guided Alfama walkfree
- PradoOrder: Seasonal plates to share · $54 for 2 over your food budget
Flights from Washington Reagan (DCA)
Round trip for 2.
| Airline | Stops | Time each way | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Basic Economy via Newark | 1 stop | 10h 06m | $1,080 |
| Delta Basic Economy via New York | 1 stop | 10h 06m | $1,120 |
| United via Newark | 1 stop | 10h 06m | $1,310 |
| American via Philadelphia | 1 stop | 10h 06m | $1,340 |
| Delta via New York | 1 stop | 10h 06m | $1,360 |
Food: about $56 a person a day
Breakfast$8
Lunch$14
Dinner$28
Snacks and coffee$6
Restaurants worth the trip
- Time Out MarketOrder: Graze the chefs' stalls · about $22 a person
- Cervejaria RamiroOrder: Garlic prawns, then a prego steak sandwich · about $45 a person
- Taberna da Rua das FloresOrder: Petiscos from the chalkboard · about $35 a person
- A CevicheriaOrder: Ceviche · about $40 a person
- BelcantoOrder: The tasting menu · about $260 a person
- O Velho EuricoOrder: Traditional Lisbon home cooking · about $28 a person
- PradoOrder: Seasonal plates to share · about $55 a person
- Ze da MourariaOrder: Bacalhau (salt cod) · about $25 a person
- Sea MeOrder: Fish from the ice counter · about $50 a person
- Cantinho do AvillezOrder: Modern Portuguese small plates · about $45 a person
- Tasca do Chico (fado dinner)Order: Flamed chouriço with the fado · about $30 a person
Questions
How much is a 6-night trip to Lisbon from Washington Reagan (DCA)?
About $3,252 to $3,534 for 2 travelers, including the round-trip flight, 6 nights of hotel, food and things to do.
What's the cheapest flight from Washington Reagan (DCA) to Lisbon?
United Basic Economy via Newark at about $1,080 round trip for 2.
How much should I budget for food in Lisbon?
About $56 a person a day at mid-range places, or $672 for 2 over 6 days.
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