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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.

Activities & attractions in Coimbra

Tours

Coimbra Highlights Free Tour
Walking Tour
Food and wine tours
Food & Drink

When to visit Coimbra

Coimbra in January
Estimated hotel price
$70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coimbra in January
Estimated hotel price
$70
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, JetBlue and TAP AIR PORTUGAL. The shortest flight to Coimbra from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 40m.

Train

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Alamo, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Coimbra Coimbra (IC), located 0.9 km from downtown Coimbra. Coimbra Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 km from the city center.

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, JetBlue and TAP AIR PORTUGAL. The shortest flight to Coimbra from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 40m.

Train

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Alamo, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Coimbra Coimbra (IC), located 0.9 km from downtown Coimbra. Coimbra Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 km from the city center.

Airports near Coimbra

OPOPorto

Airlines serving Coimbra

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,580 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,100 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,813 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,052 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,527 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (911 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 $112 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include ibis Coimbra Centro and Internacional. 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 4% cheaper 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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NH Coimbra Dona Inês
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3980 reviews)
$80+
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Garça Real Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 665 reviews)
$98+
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Vila Gale Coimbra
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 4201 reviews)
$109+
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Conimbriga Hotel do Paço
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1249 reviews)
$88+
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Hotel Oslo
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 6963 reviews)
$85+
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Hotel Abade João
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 333 reviews)
$64+
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Renting a car in Coimbra

Renting a car in Coimbra costs $15 per day, on average, or $45 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 86% cheaper than airport locations in Coimbra.

Expect to pay $7.50 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 $89.94 and $119.92. The most frequently booked car type in Coimbra is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Juke or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Coimbra costs $15 per day, on average, or $45 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 86% cheaper than airport locations in Coimbra.

Expect to pay $7.50 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 $89.94 and $119.92. The most frequently booked car type in Coimbra is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Juke or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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