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Portugal
Currency, language, tipping etiquette, and how to get around Portugal — plus every Tripzeeker itinerary covering the country.
Currency
EUR
Language
Portuguese
Tipping
Customary
Region
Europe
Currency
Portugal uses the Euro (EUR). Use Tripzeeker's currency converter to check live exchange rates before you travel.
Language
The main language is Portuguese. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Tipping etiquette
5–10% in restaurants is appreciated, not obligatory.
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Trains link Lisbon–Porto–the Algarve efficiently; trams in Lisbon are a classic way to see the city.
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What currency does Portugal use?
Portugal uses the Euro (EUR). Tripzeeker's currency converter and tip calculator can help you budget in your home currency before you go.
What language is spoken in Portugal?
The main language is Portuguese. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Do I need to tip in Portugal?
5–10% in restaurants is appreciated, not obligatory.
How do you get around Portugal?
Trains link Lisbon–Porto–the Algarve efficiently; trams in Lisbon are a classic way to see the city.