Coimbra travel guide
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You're Going to Love Coimbra
With a population of 106.582, Coimbra is the largest city in Coimbra, Portugal by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Coimbra deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Coimbra
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Coimbra in August, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 5″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Coimbra, with an average rainfall of 0.5″.
How to Get to Coimbra
Plane
Although Coimbra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Porto Airport (OPO), which is located 117 km from Coimbra. The shortest flight to Coimbra from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 11h 05m.
Train
Comboios de Portugal is the most popular train carrier serving Coimbra, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Coimbra to Vigo takes 2h 22m and costs around $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lisbon, expect to pay about $24 for a 3h 01m trip. Located 2.1 km from the city center, Coimbra B is the busiest station in Coimbra. Another popular train station is Coimbra Central Station, located 0.5 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Coimbra is to pick up a car rental from Lisbon, which is about 177 km from Coimbra. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and Sixt, among others, in Lisbon.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Coimbra, including FlixBus, Bus and rede expressos. From Lisbon, the bus ride to Coimbra takes 312 km and will cost you around $7. From Faro, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 861 km. The most popular bus station is Coimbra Bus Station, located 1.7 km from downtown Coimbra. Coimbra Coimbra (IC) is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 km from the city center.
Airports near Coimbra
Airlines serving Coimbra
Where to stay in Coimbra
Average rates range from around $102 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $119 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include ibis Coimbra Centro and Internacional.
Where to stay in popular areas of Coimbra
Most booked hotels in Coimbra
Renting a car in Coimbra
Renting a car in Coimbra costs $42 per day, on average, or $85 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Porto.
Expect to pay $7.38 per gallon in Coimbra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $88.58 and $118.10. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Coimbra, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.