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 February
Estimated hotel price
$186
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coimbra in February
Estimated hotel price
$186
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 53h 10m.

Train

Located 1.3 miles from the city centre, Coimbra B is the busiest station in Coimbra. Another popular train station is Coimbra Central Station, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

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 Klass Wagen and Wheego, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Coimbra Coimbra (IC), located 0.6 miles from the city centre of Coimbra. Coimbra Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 mile from the city centre.

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 53h 10m.

Train

Located 1.3 miles from the city centre, Coimbra B is the busiest station in Coimbra. Another popular train station is Coimbra Central Station, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

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 Klass Wagen and Wheego, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Coimbra Coimbra (IC), located 0.6 miles from the city centre of Coimbra. Coimbra Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 mile from the city centre.

Airports near Coimbra

OPOPorto

Airlines serving Coimbra

KLM
Good (1,481 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,880 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,841 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,367 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,291 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,909 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,162 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,559 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,529 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,734 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,873 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,180 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,185 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,234 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coimbra

Average rates range from around $146 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $214 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 $52 to $851 per night. Baixa is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Coimbra are about 10% 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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Hotel Quinta das Lagrimas - Small Luxury Hotels
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$253+
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NH Coimbra Dona Inês
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$143+
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Hotel Oslo
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$189+
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Moderna
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$80+
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Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$86+
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Hiring a car in Coimbra

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.75 and $62.33. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Coimbra, while also 83% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.75 and $62.33. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Coimbra, while also 83% cheaper than other types, on average.

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