Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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.

When to visit Coimbra

Coimbra in January
Estimated hotel price
$160
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coimbra in January
Estimated hotel price
$160
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 64h 50m.

Train

Located 2.1 km from the city centre, Coimbra B is the busiest station in Coimbra. Another popular train station is Coimbra Central Station, located 0.5 km from the centre.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Coimbra Coimbra (IC), located 0.9 km from the city centre of Coimbra. Coimbra Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 km from the city centre.

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 64h 50m.

Train

Located 2.1 km from the city centre, Coimbra B is the busiest station in Coimbra. Another popular train station is Coimbra Central Station, located 0.5 km from the centre.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Coimbra Coimbra (IC), located 0.9 km from the city centre of Coimbra. Coimbra Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Coimbra

OPOPorto

Airlines serving Coimbra

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,565 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,510 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,041 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,012 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,008 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,437 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,289 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,570 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,057 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,396 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (894 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coimbra

Average rates range from around $143 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $212 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 holiday rental options in Coimbra, with prices from $53 to $864 per night. Baixa is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Coimbra are about 8% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

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)
$152+
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Vila Gale Coimbra
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$227+
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Hotel Oslo
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$167+
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Hotel Astoria
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$124+
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ibis Coimbra Centro
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$117+
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Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$69+
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Hiring a car in Coimbra

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.71 and $55.61. The most frequently booked car type in Coimbra is Compact (Opel Astra Sports Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 88% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.71 and $55.61. The most frequently booked car type in Coimbra is Compact (Opel Astra Sports Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 88% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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