The city is well served by an inexpensive and comprehensive transport system. One of the best ways for tourists to experience the city is with a Lisboa card available from stations and tourist offices. Below is a guide to the various ways of getting around the city;

•  Taxis    

Taxis are relatively inexpensive in Lisbon and are plentiful. There are many ranks located around the city and they can also be flagged down. All city centre taxis are metered.

•  Metro

Lisbon 's metro system is modern, clean and efficient and comprises of four lines. Trains start at 6.30am and run until 1.00am .

•  Buses and Trams

Lisbon has an extensive bus and tram network. Tickets can be purchased from any metro station or from the Carris kiosks around the city. Buses are numerous and run throughout the day with eight night bus lines running between 12.30am and 5.00am

•  Funiculars and the Santa Justa Elevador

Lisbon has three funiculars accessing the city's hills;

- Bica runs from Rua São Paulo to Bairro Alto

- Gloria runs from Restauradores to Bairro Alto

- Lavra runs from the Gloria terminal to Campo dos Mártires da Pátria.

The Santa Justa Elevador is over a hundred years old and runs 45m vertically from the Rua de Santa Justa to the Largo do Carmo.

•  Ferries

Ferries cross the river throughout the day from Praça do Comercio to a number of destinations.

•  Tips and regulations for driving in/ around Lisbon :

It is fairly easy to hire a car in Lisbon , either from the airport or various downtown locations, however, it is worth noting the following;

• Drivers must be 18 and hold a full driving license which is in either English of Portuguese or contains a full translation.
• Drivers must carry all documentation (including passport) at all times.
• Drinking and driving is severely punished. The legal limit is 0.05% alcohol in the blood. Much over this could result in imprisonment.
• Speed limits are generally 50km/h (31mph) in built up areas, 90km/h (75mph) on main roads and 120km/h (75mph) on motorways (Auto-Estradas)
• Seatbelts must be worn at all times
• Overtaking trams is not permitted when passengers are disembarking
• Roads outside of the city can often be poorly lit at night and may not be as well maintained as those in Lisbon itself
• Portuguese drivers do not have the best reputation – always drive defensively
• Parking can be expensive