Introduction
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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Coimbra has to offer.

When to visit Coimbra

Coimbra in January
Estimated hotel price
$69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coimbra in January
Estimated hotel price
$69
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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. Airlines that fly from the United States to Coimbra include Air Canada, TAP AIR PORTUGAL and United Airlines. The shortest flight to Coimbra from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 12h 10m.

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 Tangerine and Wheego, among others, in Lisbon.

Plane

Although Coimbra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Porto Airport (OPO), which is located 117 km from Coimbra. Airlines that fly from the United States to Coimbra include Air Canada, TAP AIR PORTUGAL and United Airlines. The shortest flight to Coimbra from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 12h 10m.

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 Tangerine and Wheego, among others, in Lisbon.

Airports near Coimbra

OPOPorto

Airlines serving Coimbra

KLM
Good (1,599 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,295 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,277 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,466 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,118 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,228 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,710 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,698 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,483 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,029 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,891 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,543 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,411 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,633 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coimbra

Average rates range from around $82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $151 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Coimbra, with prices from $30 to $487 per night. Baixa is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Coimbra are about 2% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Coimbra by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Coimbra

Most booked hotels in Coimbra

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Hotel Coimbra Affiliated by Meliá
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1745 reviews)
$105+
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Vila Gale Coimbra
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 4931 reviews)
$108+
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NH Coimbra Dona Inês
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 4628 reviews)
$81+
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Conimbriga Hotel do Paço
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1350 reviews)
$125+
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Garça Real Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 639 reviews)
$98+
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Hotel Oslo
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 7523 reviews)
$92+
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Renting a car in Coimbra

Renting a car in Coimbra costs $40 per day, on average, or $119 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 42% more expensive than at Porto.

Expect to pay $8.48 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 $101.75 and $135.67. The most frequently booked car type in Coimbra is Economy (Renault Zoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Coimbra costs $40 per day, on average, or $119 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 42% more expensive than at Porto.

Expect to pay $8.48 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 $101.75 and $135.67. The most frequently booked car type in Coimbra is Economy (Renault Zoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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