Getting To Lisbon:
Fly into Humberto Delgado Airport which is located about a 30 minute car ride from downtown Lisbon! There are plenty of Ubers available. It is easiest to Uber from the airport to either downtown Lisbon or straight to Estoril, depending on your travel plans.
The subway also is easy to use to get from the airport to downtown Lisbon.
https://lisbon-airport-international.com/transportation/metro/.
Take the Aeropuerto to Alameda on Linha Vermelha (red line).
Transfer to Linha Verde (green line) from Alameda to Cais do Sodre if you’re trying to go straight to Estoril. You can train to Estoril from Cais do Sodré station by the Lisbon waterfront.
Car rentals are cheap as well (we spent $360 for a week for an SUV, including full/no questions asked insurance), so long as you can drive a manual on narrow hilly streets (would not recommend for the anxious or not expert manual drivers).
Lisbon to Estoril:
It's about a 30 minute car ride/Uber from the heart of Lisbon to the venue (traffic depending).
The Cais do Sodré train station, right by Lisbon's waterfront, takes you directly to Estoril, dropping you off between the beach, venue, and Hotel Palacio and Evolution Hotel! It takes 30 to 40 minutes, depending on the time of day, with a train leaving every 10 to 20 minutes for €2.25 each way.
Money:
We recommend:
-Take a look at your credit cards and find out which one has no international transaction fees. We mostly used cards for everyday purchases.
-Order euros through your US bank a few weeks before traveling. Your bank will give you the best exchange rate since currency exchange is not their main line of business and you are already their customer.
-If you use an ATM in Europe, use a random bank ATM and not the EuroNet ATM's for best rates/fees.
-There are a few cafes that only accept cash, so we would recommend having some euros with you.
We'll be staying here from Monday 6/16 to Saturday 6/21, along with immediate family (we have already booked). Feel free to join, there's a pool among many other amenities and is centrally located. Use discount code "EMILYJAMES25" for 10% off. You get an additional 10% off by becoming a hotel "Cosy Member" (free sign-up). It's a 10 minute walk to the venue and beach. Book as soon as you can, because there is a very generous cancellation policy!
Fun Facts:
-Ian Fleming started writing his first James Bond novel in the hotel bar. Scenes from 'On His Majesty's Secret Service' were filmed here and around Estoril
-It has a rich history of hosting European royalty
-When else can you stay in a 5 star hotel for under $300/night??
-It was a hot bed for spies during WWII
-As a Cosy Member, you get 15% off spa services at the Banyan Tree Spa next door
Also a great option. It is a 1/2 mile from the venue and is right on the beach. There is no discount code for here but it's a beautiful hotel.