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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Coimbra to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Coimbra

Coimbra in January
Estimated hotel price
$168
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coimbra in January
Estimated hotel price
$168
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 15m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the most popular train carrier serving Coimbra, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Coimbra to Vigo takes 2h 22m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lisbon, expect to pay about $29 for a 2h 48m trip. 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.

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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Coimbra, including rede expressos, ALSA and FlixBus. From Vigo, the bus ride to Coimbra takes 185 km and will cost you around $49. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 314 km. 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 36h 15m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the most popular train carrier serving Coimbra, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Coimbra to Vigo takes 2h 22m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lisbon, expect to pay about $29 for a 2h 48m trip. 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.

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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Coimbra, including rede expressos, ALSA and FlixBus. From Vigo, the bus ride to Coimbra takes 185 km and will cost you around $49. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 314 km. 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coimbra

Average rates range from around $185 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $255 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 $50 to $819 per night. Baixa is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Coimbra are about 15% 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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Vila Gale Coimbra
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$268+
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NH Coimbra Dona Inês
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$185+
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Tivoli Coimbra
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$187+
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ibis Coimbra Centro
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$136+
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Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$115+
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Hiring a car in Coimbra

Expect to pay $3.06 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 $36.70 and $48.93. Compact (Renault Mégane or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Coimbra, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.06 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 $36.70 and $48.93. Compact (Renault Mégane or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Coimbra, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

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