How to Get to Hotel São Mamede (Estoril) from Lisbon Airport (LIS)

Your safety is our top priority. When leaving Lisbon Airport, it is essential to stay alert. Unfortunately, there have been reports of unlicensed or fake taxis operating around the airport, as well as cases of overcharging by some drivers.

How to Protect Yourself from Fake Taxis and Overpricing

✔️ Use Only Licensed Taxis

Follow the signs to the official taxi ranks. Licensed taxis in Lisbon are cream-coloured or black/green and display a “TÁXI” light on the roof.

✔️ Ignore Approaches

Do not accept transport offers from anyone who approaches you inside or outside the terminal.

✔️ Demand the Taximeter

The meter must be switched on at the start of the trip.

✔️ Estimated Taxi Price to Estoril

The usual fare, without heavy traffic, ranges between €40 and €55.

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Other Transportation Options (Official Taxi & Train)

Arriving at Hotel São Mamede by Official Taxi

If you choose to take a taxi at the airport, please follow the safety recommendations above and use only the official taxi queue.
Distance: ~30 km
Travel time: 30–50 minutes (depending on traffic)

Public Transport (Most Budget-Friendly Option)

This is the cheapest option, but it takes more time and requires a connection.

1. Lisbon Airport → Cais do Sodré (Metro)

• Take the Red Line

• Change at Alameda to the Green Line

• Exit at Cais do Sodré
  Duration: ~45 minutes
  Cost: approx. €1.80

2. Cais do Sodré → Estoril (Train – Linha de Cascais)

• Board the Cascais Line train

• Get off at Estoril Station
  Duration: ~40 minutes
  Cost: approx. €2.30

3. Estoril Station → Hotel São Mamede

A short 4–10 minute walk to the hotel.