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 March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coimbra in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 132
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. 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.

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 rental from Lisbon, which is about 110 miles from Coimbra. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Wheego, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Coimbra Coimbra (IC), located 0.6 miles from downtown 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. 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.

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 rental from Lisbon, which is about 110 miles from Coimbra. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Wheego, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Coimbra Coimbra (IC), located 0.6 miles from downtown 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

Lufthansa
Good (8,010 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,986 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,378 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,952 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,781 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,062 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,396 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,254 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,334 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,437 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coimbra

Average rates range from around C$ 120 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 215 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 vacation rental options in Coimbra, with prices from C$ 41 to C$ 670 per night. Baixa is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Coimbra are about 8% 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$ 181+
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NH Coimbra Dona Inês
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 165+
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ibis Coimbra Centro
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 115+
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Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 71+
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Ww Hostel & Suites
2 stars
Okay (5.1, Okay reviews)
C$ 47+
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Renting a car in Coimbra

Renting a car in Coimbra costs C$ 48 per day, on average, or C$ 96 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, 15% more expensive than at Porto.

Expect to pay C$ 3.21 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$ 38.43 and C$ 51.24. Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Coimbra, while also 22% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Coimbra costs C$ 48 per day, on average, or C$ 96 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, 15% more expensive than at Porto.

Expect to pay C$ 3.21 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$ 38.43 and C$ 51.24. Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Coimbra, while also 22% cheaper than other types, on average.

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