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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 4 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 December
Estimated hotel price
$35
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coimbra in December
Estimated hotel price
$35
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, United Airlines and Lufthansa. The shortest flight to Coimbra from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 30m.

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 Alamo and Wheego, 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, United Airlines and Lufthansa. The shortest flight to Coimbra from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 30m.

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 Alamo and Wheego, 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

Lufthansa
Good (8,002 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,980 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,453 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,367 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,946 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,216 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,589 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,720 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,042 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,253 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,331 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coimbra

Average rates range from around $86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $158 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% 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, 1730 reviews)
$132+
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NH Coimbra Dona Inês
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 4334 reviews)
$120+
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Conimbriga Hotel do Paço
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1368 reviews)
$125+
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Garça Real Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 665 reviews)
$98+
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Zero Box Lodge Coimbra
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2513 reviews)
$58+
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Hotel Abade João
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 337 reviews)
$70+
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Renting a car in Coimbra

Renting a car in Coimbra costs $39 per day, on average, or $155 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 14% more expensive than at Porto.

Expect to pay $8.82 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 $105.84 and $141.12. The most frequently booked car type in Coimbra is Compact (Volkswagen Taigo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Renault Zoe or similar) are, on average, 81% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Coimbra costs $39 per day, on average, or $155 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 14% more expensive than at Porto.

Expect to pay $8.82 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 $105.84 and $141.12. The most frequently booked car type in Coimbra is Compact (Volkswagen Taigo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Renault Zoe or similar) are, on average, 81% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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