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. Coimbra deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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.
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 50m.
Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Coimbra. The train journey from Coimbra to Lisbon takes 2h 49m and costs around C$ 27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about C$ 52 for a 5h 58m 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.
Another option to get to Coimbra is to pick up a car rental from Lisbon, which is about 177 km from Coimbra. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and Sixt, among others, in Lisbon.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Coimbra, including FlixBus, Bus and rede expressos. The most popular bus station is Coimbra Bus Station, located 1.7 km from downtown Coimbra. Coimbra Coimbra (IC) is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 km from the city centre.
Average rates range from around C$ 139 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 165 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include ibis Coimbra Centro and Internacional.
Expect to pay C$ 2.67 per litre in Coimbra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 32.03 and C$ 42.70. The most frequently booked car type in Coimbra is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Renault Mégane or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.