Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Coimbra travel guide

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With a population of 106,582, Coimbra is the largest city in Coimbra, Portugal by the number of inhabitants.

When to visit Coimbra

Coimbra in March
Estimated hotel price
$163
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coimbra in March
Estimated hotel price
$163
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Coimbra in August, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 127 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Coimbra, with an average rainfall of 13 mm.

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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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 37h 20m.

Train

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

Car

Another option to get to Coimbra is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 110 miles from Coimbra. You’ll find branches of Drive on Holiday and Klass Wagen, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

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

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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 37h 20m.

Train

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

Car

Another option to get to Coimbra is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 110 miles from Coimbra. You’ll find branches of Drive on Holiday and Klass Wagen, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

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

Airports near Coimbra

OPOPorto

Airlines serving Coimbra

Lufthansa
Good (7,972 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,943 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,460 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,344 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,208 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (911 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,680 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,769 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,995 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (405 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,230 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,312 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coimbra

Average rates range from around $145 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $243 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Aq 188 Guest House and ibis Coimbra Centro. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Coimbra, with prices from $51 to $825 per night. Baixa is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Coimbra are about 10% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

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, Excellent reviews)
$193+
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NH Coimbra Dona Inês
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$188+
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ibis Coimbra Centro
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$136+
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Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$80+
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Hiring a car in Coimbra

Expect to pay $3.83 per litre in Coimbra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $45.94 and $61.26. The most frequently booked car type in Coimbra is Economy (Seat Ibiza or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.83 per litre in Coimbra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $45.94 and $61.26. The most frequently booked car type in Coimbra is Economy (Seat Ibiza or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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