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
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 73 miles from Coimbra. The shortest flight to Coimbra from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 55m.
Train
Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Coimbra. The train journey from Coimbra to Lisbon takes 2h 48m and costs around C$ 36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about C$ 38 for a 5h 48m trip. 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 Klass Wagen and Sixt, among others, in Lisbon.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Coimbra, including FlixBus, ALSA and Bus. From Lisbon, the bus ride to Coimbra takes 195 miles and will cost you around C$ 13. From Faro, the ticket costs about C$ 17 for a journey of 440 miles. 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
Airlines serving Coimbra
Where to stay in Coimbra
Average rates range from around C$ 132 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 162 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include ibis Coimbra Centro and Internacional.
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$ 70 per day, on average, or C$ 139 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, 49% more expensive than at Porto.
Expect to pay C$ 2.56 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$ 30.70 and C$ 40.93. The most frequently booked car type in Coimbra is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.