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
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.
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 37h.
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 Wheego, among others, in Lisbon.
Airports near Coimbra
Airlines serving Coimbra
Where to stay in Coimbra
Average rates range from around $152 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $333 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
Hiring a car in Coimbra
Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.25 and $68.33. The most frequently booked car type in Coimbra is Economy (Renault Zoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.