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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

Coimbra Highlights Free Tour
Tours•Walking Tour

When to visit Coimbra

Coimbra in January
Estimated hotel price
$62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coimbra in January
Estimated hotel price
$62
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 73 miles from Coimbra. The shortest flight to Coimbra from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 40m.

Train

Located 1.3 miles from the city center, Coimbra B is the busiest station in Coimbra. Another popular train station is Coimbra Central Station, located 0.3 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Coimbra is to pick up a car rental from Lisbon, which is about 110 miles from Coimbra. You’ll find branches of Wheego and Dollar, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Coimbra Coimbra (IC), located 0.6 miles from downtown Coimbra. Coimbra Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 mile from the city center.

Plane

Although Coimbra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Porto Airport (OPO), which is located 73 miles from Coimbra. The shortest flight to Coimbra from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 40m.

Train

Located 1.3 miles from the city center, Coimbra B is the busiest station in Coimbra. Another popular train station is Coimbra Central Station, located 0.3 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Coimbra is to pick up a car rental from Lisbon, which is about 110 miles from Coimbra. You’ll find branches of Wheego and Dollar, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Coimbra Coimbra (IC), located 0.6 miles from downtown Coimbra. Coimbra Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 mile from the city center.

Airports near Coimbra

OPOPorto

Airlines serving Coimbra

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,954 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,287 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,914 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,324 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coimbra

Average rates range from around $103 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $167 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 $795 per night. Baixa is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Coimbra are about 26% 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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Conimbriga Hotel Do Paço
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1146 reviews)
$110+
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Vila Gale Coimbra
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3962 reviews)
$134+
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NH Coimbra Dona Inês
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3770 reviews)
$119+
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Hotel Abade João
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 316 reviews)
$64+
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Hotel Astoria
3 stars
Excellent (8, 3408 reviews)
$94+
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ibis Coimbra Centro
2 stars
Good (7.8, 5790 reviews)
$86+
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Renting a car in Coimbra

Renting a car in Coimbra costs $65 per day, on average, or $196 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, 44% more expensive than at Porto.

Expect to pay $7.57 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 $90.85 and $121.13. The most frequently booked car type in Coimbra is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Peugeot 2008 or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Coimbra costs $65 per day, on average, or $196 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, 44% more expensive than at Porto.

Expect to pay $7.57 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 $90.85 and $121.13. The most frequently booked car type in Coimbra is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Peugeot 2008 or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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