Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. Coimbra deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Coimbra

Coimbra in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coimbra in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 89
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. Airlines that fly from Canada to Coimbra include Air Transat, Porter Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest flight to Coimbra from Canada departs from Halifax and takes around 15h 10m.

Car

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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. Airlines that fly from Canada to Coimbra include Air Transat, Porter Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest flight to Coimbra from Canada departs from Halifax and takes around 15h 10m.

Car

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Lisbon.

Airports near Coimbra

OPOPorto

Airlines serving Coimbra

Lufthansa
Good (8,124 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,102 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,437 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,990 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,450 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,945 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,607 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,869 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,319 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (420 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,476 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,320 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,404 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coimbra

Average rates range from around C$ 122 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 212 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include AQ 188 guesthouse and ibis Coimbra Centro. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Coimbra, with prices from C$ 33 to C$ 693 per night. Baixa is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation 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 Coimbra Affiliated by Meliá
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 136+
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NH Coimbra Dona Inês
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 142+
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Hotel Oslo
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 151+
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Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
C$ 84+
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Renting a car in Coimbra

Renting a car in Coimbra costs C$ 82 per day, on average, or C$ 164 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 44% more expensive than at Porto.

Expect to pay C$ 3.05 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$ 36.51 and C$ 48.67.

Renting a car in Coimbra costs C$ 82 per day, on average, or C$ 164 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 44% more expensive than at Porto.

Expect to pay C$ 3.05 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$ 36.51 and C$ 48.67.

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