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
$181
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coimbra in March
Estimated hotel price
$181
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 73 miles 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 110 miles from Coimbra. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and EPI Rent a Car, among others, in Lisbon.

Plane

Although Coimbra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Porto Airport (OPO), which is located 73 miles 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 110 miles from Coimbra. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and EPI Rent a Car, among others, in Lisbon.

Airports near Coimbra

Airlines serving Coimbra

Lufthansa
Good (8,286 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,592 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,269 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,112 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,459 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,243 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (983 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,654 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,709 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,022 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,685 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,392 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,549 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,453 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,384 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,790 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coimbra

Average rates range from around $149 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $297 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

NH Coimbra Dona Inês
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$141+
ibis Coimbra Centro
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$109+
Moderna
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$91+
Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
4 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
$81+

Hiring a car in Coimbra

Expect to pay $4.15 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 $49.78 and $66.37.

Expect to pay $4.15 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 $49.78 and $66.37.