Lisbon, Porto and Algarve: setting the per-km rate in Portugal

Inês Pereira — Portuguese Tax Specialist (AT)

Published: 4/6/2026 • Last reviewed: 4/28/2026 • 5 min read

€0.40/km isn't enough on its own. How to set the rate against real vehicle cost in 2026.

Summary

Portugal's real per-km cost in 2026 ranges from €0.28 to €0.42 by vehicle category.[^at-040] Recommended: a differentiated table (urban, compact, SUV, electric) within the €0.40/km tax-free cap.