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$ 134
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coimbra in March
Estimated hotel price
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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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 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 110 miles from Coimbra. You’ll find branches of Master Kings and Wheego, among others, in Lisbon.

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 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 110 miles from Coimbra. You’ll find branches of Master Kings and Wheego, among others, in Lisbon.

Airports near Coimbra

Airlines serving Coimbra

Lufthansa
Good (8,191 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,558 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,158 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,477 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,502 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,642 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,108 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,950 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,214 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,471 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,505 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,451 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,368 reviews)
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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$ 201 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$ 677 per night. Baixa is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Coimbra are about 4% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Coimbra

Most booked hotels in Coimbra

NH Coimbra Dona Inês
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 142+
Vila Gale Coimbra
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 178+
ibis Coimbra Centro
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 100+
Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
4 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
C$ 82+
Ww Hostel & Suites
2 stars
Okay (5.2, Okay reviews)
C$ 49+

Renting a car in Coimbra

Renting a car in Coimbra costs C$ 44 per day, on average, or C$ 88 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$ 3.17 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$ 38.01 and C$ 50.68.

Renting a car in Coimbra costs C$ 44 per day, on average, or C$ 88 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$ 3.17 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$ 38.01 and C$ 50.68.