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How to get there
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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.

Activities & attractions in Coimbra

Coimbra Highlights Free Tour
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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 New York and takes around 6h 45m.

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 $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lisbon, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 48m trip. 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 Master Kings and Rent a Star, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Coimbra, including rede expressos, FlixBus and ALSA. From Vigo, the bus ride to Coimbra takes 160 miles and will cost you around $22. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 195 miles. 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 New York and takes around 6h 45m.

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 $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lisbon, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 48m trip. 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 Master Kings and Rent a Star, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Coimbra, including rede expressos, FlixBus and ALSA. From Vigo, the bus ride to Coimbra takes 160 miles and will cost you around $22. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 195 miles. 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
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KLM
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British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
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Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Brussels Airlines
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LOT
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ITA Airways
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Where to stay in Coimbra

Average rates range from around $110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $152 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 15% 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, 1103 reviews)
$117+
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Vila Gale Coimbra
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3883 reviews)
$160+
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NH Coimbra Dona Inês
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3675 reviews)
$110+
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Tivoli Coimbra
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3791 reviews)
$111+
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Hotel Abade João
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 300 reviews)
$57+
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ibis Coimbra Centro
2 stars
Good (7.8, 5650 reviews)
$81+
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Renting a car in Coimbra

Renting a car in Coimbra costs $21 per day, on average, or $41 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 47% cheaper than airport locations in Coimbra.

Expect to pay $6.89 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 $82.67 and $110.23. The most frequently booked car type in Coimbra is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Audi A3 or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Coimbra costs $21 per day, on average, or $41 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 47% cheaper than airport locations in Coimbra.

Expect to pay $6.89 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 $82.67 and $110.23. The most frequently booked car type in Coimbra is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Audi A3 or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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