Public toilets in Portugal

Across 4 cities in Portugal, 469 toilets are listed, 385 of them free.

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In Portugal, 82 per cent of the listed toilets are free; 84 out of 469 charge. The paid ones tend to sit where crowds pass through: stations, shopping centres, motorway services. A few coins in your pocket will not hurt, but you will usually not need them.

The 469 toilets in Portugal are spread across 4 cities. Lisbon leads with 236, followed by Porto with 120. That is a more even spread than in many other countries.

Step-free access and changing tables

23 per cent of entries in Portugal are recorded as step-free. A baby changing table is noted on 30 entries (6 per cent); with small children it is worth checking the features before you set off.

Where these numbers come from

Most entries for Portugal come from OpenStreetMap, the open map volunteers have been building since 2004. On top of that sit places users added in the app themselves, with ratings and photos. The two sources are kept apart so a mistake in one never overwrites the other. An entry reported as gone is hidden rather than deleted — so it can come back if the toilet reopens.

Common questions

How many public toilets are there in Portugal?

Toiletten-Finder currently lists 469 toilets in Portugal, across 4 cities. The number grows because users can add places themselves.

Are toilets in Portugal free?

82 per cent of the listed toilets are free — 385 out of 469.

Which city in Portugal has the most?

Lisbon, with 236 listed toilets.

Does the app work in Portugal without internet?

Yes. An area you have loaded once stays on your phone and is shown again without a connection. Abroad without roaming, that is the most important part of the app.