Congratulations! You ve taken a right decision, if you decided to travel Portugal. Probably you have already planned where to go and when in Portugal but ask yourself the next question Do I know enough about transportation means in the country I want to visit? In case you hesitate the following information and useful tips will help you to avoid possible complications and problems.

Remember that when you travel Portugal you can use such means of transportation as planes, trains, buses, cares and taxi. Moving around Portugal by air is one of the most expensive means of transportation by at the same time the fastest one. Although distances between Portuguese cities are not so great, going by air takes less time and is more comfortable. There one national airline and one private airline in Portugal.

Trains and buses are much cheaper and considered to be an economic and optimal variant for the majority of travellers. Notice that trains are cheaper in Portugal than long-distance buses. There are pass tickets which are sold almost in every city, some of such tickets can be used within 7, 14 and 21 day. You can buy passes in trains and subway stations.

When you travel Portugal you can also hire a car or motorbike. Notice that road in Portugal are not very safe, so you should make sure that you know enough about speed limits, traffic, driving and parking regulations. Remember that if you go by motorbike helmet and using headlights are obligatory rules. If you want to hire a car you should be at least 21 year old. At least one year driving experience and credit card are also obligatory conditions for hiring a care. There is a certain payment system in Portugal that's why you'll have to keep of green lines and give way to local drivers. You should also keep to the right side no matter whether you are on a main road or not. Maximum speed: within urban territories 50 kph, on highway - 90kph and on motorway - 120 kph. Don't forget about maps of Portugal, which can prove useful to you at any moment of your trip. And one more thing, if you want to leave a car in other city you should inform the company about this in advance.


In case you are going to travel Portugal and think over taxi as a kind of transportation you want to use while moving around Portugal, you should certainly read the following information. Taxi can be easily recognized by green and black colours. Within a city you'll have to pay according to a counter and outside a city according to a number of kilometres including a price of return to departure point. Taxi is a perfect transport, if you want to visit as much sightseeings and attractions in Portugal as possible and don't want to waste your spare time.