Moving to Portugal with Pets, Luggage, or Household Items?

Relocating to Portugal can be exciting—but arriving after a long international flight with pets, luggage, and personal belongings can also be overwhelming.

TrafaTours has completed more than 1,000 airport transfers for Americans and other international travelers relocating to Portugal. Whether you’re arriving with multiple suitcases, oversized luggage, pet crates, or household items, our experienced team can ensure you reach your new home safely and comfortably.

We monitor flight arrivals and understand that immigration, customs, and pet collection can sometimes take longer than expected.

We can assist with:

  • Airport pickups from Lisbon, Porto, and Faro airports to destinations throughout Portugal
  • Transportation of large luggage and personal belongings
  • Grocery and essential supply stops
  • English-speaking drivers familiar with the needs of international arrivals

Traveling with Pets?

We regularly assist travelers arriving with dogs and cats, including pets transported through airline cargo services.

Services available include:

  • Transportation of pet crates and travel kennels
  • Cargo terminal pet collections (additional fee applies)

After a long flight, the last thing you should worry about is navigating unfamiliar roads or managing pets and luggage. Let us handle the journey so you can focus on settling into your new home.

Pricing is customized based on destination, number of passengers, pets, luggage requirements, and any additional stops.

Contact us today for a personalized quote!

What Our Clients Say

Gina Soutiere

“Daniel met us at the airport and guided us through all the paperwork to pick up our large dog, Carlie, who had to travel as Cargo. Six hours of airport fun for that alone in Lisbon. Daniel also insisted on carrying all 12 of our crates and suitcases up two flights of stairs and into our new apartment in Caldas da Rainha in the pouring rain. We were so exhausted, there is no way we would have made it through without his help!”

Tonya Stenlake

“We had such a great experience with Nuno. He was incredibly kind, helpful, and professional from the start to finish. He took great care of us and our cat, which made the whole journey so much less stressful.”

Julia Stroud

“Carlos from Nuno’s team was our driver, guide, and advocate, walking us through the process to get us from the airport to home, starting before we even left the US. After 16+ hours of travel with two small children, we arrived to find out our utilities had not been connected at our new home and we had to improvise. Carlos did everything he could to help us navigate the situation and truly cared about our wellbeing. Really could not have survived without Nuno and Carlos’ help. I would definitely recommend them.”

Alex Krissie Zanon

“Tracking our flight and taking customs delays into account, Erin was waiting for us when we arrived in Lisbon. After a quick lunch and a much-appreciated grocery stop, we made it safely to our destination. If you’re looking for a ride from Lisbon Airport, we highly recommend Nuno and his team.”

Domini Gragoone

“Success! After 22 hours, the cats and I made it to Lisboa. Even with a three hour flight delay, Nuno Miranda Alves of TrafaTours picked us up right on time and took us past the pet store for supplies on the way to our new apartment. Nuno also pointed out places for me to check out in my neighborhood. We were so relieved to see his smiling face and know we would easily get ourselves and all the bags to our new home. Muito obrigada!”

Janna Chafin Zonder

“Daniel picked us up at the Lisbon airport, loaded our 13 pieces of luggage into his clean and spacious van, helped us get through the ‘nothing to declare’ line, showed our little dog Cady a lot of love, and drove us to Tavira. He was so warm and helpful throughout the process. We could not have asked for more.”

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