Lisbon Travel Guide

By Air:

Lisbon International Airport (LIS) (+351 218 41 3500/http://www.ana-aeroportos.pt)

The Lisbon International Airport is conveniently located five miles North of Lisbon proper.

Air France (+1 800 237 2747/http://www.airfrance.com)

Alitalia (+1800 268 9277/http://www.alitalia.com)

British Airways (+1 800 247 9297/http://www.britishairways.com)

Continental (+1 800 523 3273/http://www.continental.com)

Swiss (+1 877 359 7947/http://yourcountry.swiss.com/local/sw-cu-telefon-usa)

TAP Air Portugal (+ 351 707 205 700/ http://www.flytap.com/ )

Lufthansa (+1 800 399 5838/http://www.lufthansa.com)

Ground Transportation

As one reaches Lisbon, there is absolutely no trouble in getting to your hotel or if you are headed to any of the cities around Lisbon. There are several car hire services available in the city and you would find their service desk and courtesy phone in the Lisbon International Airport itself. So for those headed for Oporto, Seville or Setubal need not worry. There are cars available for the budget conscious who can choose a Daewoo Matiz and for those with no worries the options are numerous.

AA Castanheira (+351 (0)21 145 1378/ http://aacastanheira.com)

Europcar (+351 (0)21 353 5115/http://www.europcar.pt)

Alamo Cars (+351 (0)21 370 3400/http://www.alamo.com)

Hertz/HR, SA (+351 (0)21 381 2430/http://www.hertz.com.pt)

Sixt Auto Rent (+351 (0)21 354 2133/http://www.e-sixt.com)

AVIS Car Rent (+351 (0)21 317 4231/http://www.avis.com/AvisWeb/home/AvisHome)

Auto Jardim/Auto Jardim SA (+351 (0)28 958 0500/http://www.auto-jardim.com)

By Bus:

Airport Shuttle Bus (+351 (0)21 841 3500)

Runs daily with a fee of EUR 3.10

There are also many hop on, hop off bus tours available that will take visitors throughout the city to the most popular sites. For example, the Lisbon Cityline Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour offers commentary along the route explaining the attractions, and the buses come approximately every 30 minutes between designated times. See website for more details.

http://www.hopon-hopoff.com/

By Train:

The Metro or Underground Railway in Lisbon started in 1959 and has been a lifeline of the city since then. It connects the city along four lines: The Red Line, The Blue Line, The Green Line and The Yellow Line.

Metropolitano de Lisboa (+351 (0)21 841 3500/http://www.metrolisboa.pt)

By Tram

Lisbon boasts of a modern tram service run by the Carris company which makes getting around Lisbon and enjoying the sight around at the same time a sheer pleasure. They also offer special tours of the historical areas replete with architectural wonders in specially restored 20th century quaint trams. This is by far the best way to enjoy the old world charm of Lisbon.

Carris (+351 (0)21 361 3054/http://www.carris.pt/en/index.php)

By Taxi

Taxis are found in abundance Lisbon and one can hail a cream coloured cab any time of the day. They become dearer by 20% from 22:00-6:00, but the convenience they provide after a late night out at a fado bar or a nightclub is priceless. A few numbers which can be handy are:

Autocooperativa de Taxis de Lisboa (+351 (0)21 793 2756)

Radio Taxi (+351 (0)21 811 9000)

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