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.

Coimbra in March

Estimated hotel price

C$ 145

1 night at 3-star hotel

C$ 145

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. The shortest flight to Coimbra from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 9h 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 GREEN MOTION and Drive on Holiday, 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 GREEN MOTION and Drive on Holiday, among others, in Lisbon.

Airports near Coimbra

OPOPorto

Airlines serving Coimbra

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Scandinavian Airlines

Good (2,027 reviews)

United Airlines

Good (10,441 reviews)

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Cathay Pacific

Good (1,527 reviews)

Ryanair

Good (5,451 reviews)

Where to stay in Coimbra

Average rates range from around C$ 121 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 236 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$ 42 to C$ 684 per night. Baixa is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Coimbra are about 3% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Coimbra

Most booked hotels in Coimbra

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NH Coimbra Dona Inês

4 stars

Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)

C$ 108+

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Hotel Coimbra Affiliated by Meliá

4 stars

Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)

C$ 150+

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Hotel Oslo

3 stars

Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)

C$ 137+

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Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro

4 stars

Good (6.6, Good reviews)

C$ 63+

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Renting a car in Coimbra costs C$ 48 per day, on average, or C$ 145 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, 32% more expensive than at Porto.

Expect to pay C$ 3.32 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$ 39.74 and C$ 52.98.

Renting a car in Coimbra costs C$ 48 per day, on average, or C$ 145 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, 32% more expensive than at Porto.

Expect to pay C$ 3.32 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$ 39.74 and C$ 52.98.

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Where to stay in Coimbra

Where to stay in popular areas of Coimbra

Most booked hotels in Coimbra

Renting a car in Coimbra