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

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

**Author:** Inês Pereira — Portuguese Tax Specialist (AT)  
**Published:** 2026-04-06  
**Updated:** 2026-04-28  
**URL:** https://quilometragem.com/blog/lisbon-porto-and-algarve-setting-the-per-km-rate-in-portugal

**TL;DR:** Summary Portugal's real per-km cost in 2026 ranges from €0.28 to €0.42 by vehicle category.

- €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.
- Recommended: a differentiated table (urban, compact, SUV, electric) within the €0.40/km tax-free cap.

## 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.

## Sources

- [Autoridade Tributária — Subsídio de transporte (0,40 €/km)](https://info.portaldasfinancas.gov.pt/pt/informacao_fiscal/codigos_tributarios/Cod_download/Documents/CIRS.pdf) — Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira — Portugal (2026-04-28)