Cascais travel guide
Cascais Tourism | Cascais Guide
You're Going to Love Cascais
With a population of 36,436, Cascais is a must-see destination in Lisbon District, Portugal. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cascais has to offer.
When to visit Cascais
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cascais in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 122 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Cascais, with an average rainfall of 6 mm.
How to Get to Cascais
Plane
When flying to Cascais, you’ll arrive at Cascais Aerodrome (CAT), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Cascais from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 2h 50m.
Train
Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Cascais. The train journey from Cascais to Porto takes 2h 58m and costs around €12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about €19 for a 3h 05m trip. The train station in Cascais is called Cascais Estação de trem, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Cascais is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 228 km from Cascais. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , among others, in Faro.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cascais, including FlixBus, Gipsyy and Bus. From Portimão, the bus ride to Cascais takes 282 km and will cost you around €8. From Porto, the ticket costs about €7 for a journey of 312 km. Cascais’s bus station is located 1.1 km from the city centre.
Airports near Cascais
Airlines serving Cascais
Where to stay in Cascais
From 5-star hotels such as the Farol Hotel to great affordable options like the Sui7es Guest House Cascais, Cascais offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €124 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €205 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cascais
Most booked hotels in Cascais
Hiring a car in Cascais
Expect to pay €1.83 per litre in Cascais (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €21.85 and €29.13. The most frequently booked car type in Cascais is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.