Fixed taxi fares for Lisbon Airport starting October 15
Starting October 15, taxi trips from Lisbon Airport will transition to a fixed-fare system to improve price transparency. Depending on the destination zone, passengers will pay either 16 or 19 euros, following an agreement between taxi associations and the Lisbon City Council.
Update: DECO challenges legality of new airport taxi fares
The Portuguese Association for Consumer Protection (Associação Portuguesa para a Defesa do Consumidor or DECO) has questioned the legality of the new fixed-fare protocol. The organization argues that the measure may limit consumer choice and potentially penalize passengers who would otherwise benefit from metered rates.
Deco Proteste is Portugal's largest consumer rights organization, providing independent product testing, legal advice, dispute mediation, and advocacy on behalf of consumers. It is part of the international Euroconsumers group.
Deco publishes comparative tests of products and services (from insurance policies to supermarket prices), lobbies for consumer-friendly legislation, and runs a mediation service that helps resolve disputes between consumers and companies. It also operates helplines during crises — such as severe weather events — to advise on insurance claims, billing disputes, and emergency consumer rights.
Membership is paid, but Deco's public advocacy and media presence make it a significant voice in Portuguese consumer affairs. Its studies and reports are frequently cited in news coverage of cost-of-living, energy prices, and financial products.
