Lisboa's recently refurbished metro system is quick and efficient. Single trip tickets within Zone 1 (which covers most of the city) cost €0.70, although you can buy a 10 trip card for €6.50.
Be sure to check out the public transport one- and multiple-day tickets, as most likely you will save a lot of money using them. You can buy a 7 Colinas card for 0.50 euros and charge it for unlimited trips either on one day (3.20 euros) or for five consecutive days (12.10 euros). The 7 Colinas card is rechargeable.
If you plan to be in Lisboa for an extended time, you can purchase an unlimited pass that covers buses, metro, and funiculars at the Carris station in Santo Amaro. It's 10 euro for the Lisboa Viva card, plus 25 euro for a one-month unlimited pass. You can also get them in week-long or two-week unlimited denominations. Bring a photo ID (passport) and cash.
Think twice before using a car in the city unless you are prepared to spend hours in traffic jams. Parking in certain areas can also be a pain.
If your accommodation is in the centre of the city, walking is a great alternative. Many of the attractions of the city, such as the Castelo and the Alfama and Bairro Alto districts, are within easy walking distance of the Baixa.
You may also use the funiculars and elevadores. Day passes for public transportation are also valid for those.
Content is available under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 1.0.
Texts partly derived from Wikitravel
