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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Coimbra has to offer.
When to visit Coimbra
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.
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 Porter Airlines, Air Transat and Air Canada. The shortest flight to Coimbra from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 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 Drive on Holiday and Tangerine, among others, in Lisbon.
Airports near Coimbra
Airlines serving Coimbra
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$ 252 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include ibis Coimbra Centro and Internacional. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Coimbra, with prices from C$ 43 to C$ 694 per night. Baixa is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Coimbra are about 1% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Coimbra
Most booked hotels in Coimbra
Renting a car in Coimbra
Renting a car in Coimbra costs C$ 74 per day, on average, or C$ 221 if you want to rent it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 61% more expensive than at Porto.
Expect to pay C$ 3.44 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$ 41.21 and C$ 54.94.