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 March
Estimated hotel price
$165
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coimbra in March
Estimated hotel price
$165
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 36h 05m.

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 Klass Wagen and Wheego, 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 36h 05m.

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 Klass Wagen and Wheego, among others, in Lisbon.

Airports near Coimbra

OPOPorto

Airlines serving Coimbra

Lufthansa
Good (8,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,007 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,423 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,396 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,959 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,593 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,749 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (921 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,794 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,092 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,195 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,399 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,345 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,445 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,262 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coimbra

Average rates range from around $150 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $260 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 $834 per night. Baixa is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Coimbra are about 9% 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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NH Coimbra Dona Inês
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$192+
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Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$94+
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Ww Hostel & Suites
2 stars
Okay (4.9, Okay reviews)
$58+
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Hiring a car in Coimbra

Expect to pay $3.99 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 $47.84 and $63.79. 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 (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.99 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 $47.84 and $63.79. 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 (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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