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.

Coimbra in March

Estimated hotel price

C$ 134

1 night at 3-star hotel

C$ 134

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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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 Québec City and takes around 8h 50m.

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 Master Kings and Wheego, among others, in Lisbon.

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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 Master Kings and Wheego, among others, in Lisbon.

Airports near Coimbra

OPOPorto

Airlines serving Coimbra

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Emirates

Excellent (3,651 reviews)

Scandinavian Airlines

Good (1,941 reviews)

LOT

Good (1,214 reviews)

Air Canada

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Where to stay in Coimbra

Average rates range from around C$ 118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 203 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$ 32 to C$ 680 per night. Baixa is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Coimbra are about 3% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Coimbra

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NH Coimbra Dona Inês

4 stars

Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)

C$ 145+

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Vila Gale Coimbra

4 stars

Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)

C$ 180+

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Hotel Oslo

3 stars

Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)

C$ 157+

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Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro

4 stars

Good (6.8, Good reviews)

C$ 81+

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Ww Hostel & Suites

2 stars

Okay (5.2, Okay reviews)

C$ 43+

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Renting a car in Coimbra costs C$ 44 per day, on average, or C$ 89 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Coimbra.

Expect to pay C$ 3.18 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$ 38.16 and C$ 50.88.

Renting a car in Coimbra costs C$ 44 per day, on average, or C$ 89 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Coimbra.

Expect to pay C$ 3.18 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$ 38.16 and C$ 50.88.

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