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$ 131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coimbra in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 131
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. The shortest flight to Coimbra from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 6h 15m.

Train

Located 2.1 km from the city centre, Coimbra B is the busiest station in Coimbra. Another popular train station is Coimbra Central Station, located 0.5 km from the centre.

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.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Coimbra Coimbra (IC), located 0.9 km from downtown Coimbra. Coimbra Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Coimbra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Porto Airport (OPO), which is located 117 km from Coimbra. The shortest flight to Coimbra from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 6h 15m.

Train

Located 2.1 km from the city centre, Coimbra B is the busiest station in Coimbra. Another popular train station is Coimbra Central Station, located 0.5 km from the centre.

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.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Coimbra Coimbra (IC), located 0.9 km from downtown Coimbra. Coimbra Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Coimbra

OPOPorto

Airlines serving Coimbra

Lufthansa
Good (7,940 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,906 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,326 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,438 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,191 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,635 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,756 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,957 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,218 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,290 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$ 193 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$ 666 per night. Baixa is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Coimbra are about 13% 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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ibis Coimbra Centro
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 104+
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Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 68+
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Renting a car in Coimbra

Renting a car in Coimbra costs C$ 60 per day, on average, or C$ 120 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, 35% more expensive than at Porto.

Expect to pay C$ 3.08 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$ 36.88 and C$ 49.18. The most frequently booked car type in Coimbra is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Coimbra costs C$ 60 per day, on average, or C$ 120 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, 35% more expensive than at Porto.

Expect to pay C$ 3.08 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$ 36.88 and C$ 49.18. The most frequently booked car type in Coimbra is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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