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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.

When to visit Coimbra

Coimbra in January
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coimbra in January
Estimated hotel price
$77
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. 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.

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 CRC Car Rental Company, among others, in Lisbon.

Plane

Although Coimbra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Porto Airport (OPO), which is located 73 miles 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.

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 CRC Car Rental Company, among others, in Lisbon.

Airports near Coimbra

OPOPorto

Airlines serving Coimbra

Lufthansa
Good (8,181 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,557 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,160 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,481 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,505 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,261 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,641 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,115 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,654 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,947 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,214 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,466 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,502 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,451 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,365 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coimbra

Average rates range from around $84 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $146 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Coimbra, with prices from $23 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 6% 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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NH Coimbra Dona Inês
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 4452 reviews)
$104+
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Conimbriga Hotel do Paço
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1374 reviews)
$137+
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Vila Gale Coimbra
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 4716 reviews)
$129+
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Hotel Oslo
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 7308 reviews)
$112+
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Hotel Abade Joao
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 348 reviews)
$63+
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Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
4 stars
Good (6.8, 5758 reviews)
$58+
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Renting a car in Coimbra

Renting a car in Coimbra costs $24 per day, on average, or $94 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 68% cheaper than airport locations in Coimbra.

Expect to pay $8.63 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 $103.57 and $138.09. Economy (Renault Zoe or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Coimbra, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Coimbra costs $24 per day, on average, or $94 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 68% cheaper than airport locations in Coimbra.

Expect to pay $8.63 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 $103.57 and $138.09. Economy (Renault Zoe or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Coimbra, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

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