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
$184
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coimbra in March
Estimated hotel price
$184
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 117 km from Coimbra. The shortest flight to Coimbra from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 54h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Coimbra is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 177 km from Coimbra. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Drive on Holiday, among others, in Lisbon.

Plane

Although Coimbra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Porto Airport (OPO), which is located 117 km from Coimbra. The shortest flight to Coimbra from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 54h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Coimbra is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 177 km from Coimbra. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Drive on Holiday, among others, in Lisbon.

Airports near Coimbra

OPOPorto

Airlines serving Coimbra

Lufthansa
Good (8,277 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,587 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,261 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,102 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,360 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,542 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,769 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,421 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,445 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,513 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coimbra

Average rates range from around $152 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $310 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include ibis Coimbra Centro and Internacional.

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, Excellent reviews)
$143+
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ibis Coimbra Centro
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$112+
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Moderna
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$93+
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Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
4 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
$84+
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Hiring a car in Coimbra

Expect to pay $4.18 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 $50.10 and $66.79. 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 2008 or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.18 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 $50.10 and $66.79. 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 2008 or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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