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 117 km from Coimbra. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Coimbra include British Airways, Qatar Airways and TAP AIR PORTUGAL. The shortest flight to Coimbra from the United Kingdom departs from Leeds and takes around 2h 35m.
Train
Comboios de Portugal is the most popular train carrier serving Coimbra, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Coimbra to Vigo takes 2h 22m and costs around £6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lisbon, expect to pay about £21 for a 2h 49m trip. 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 hire from Lisbon, which is about 177 km from Coimbra. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , among others, in Lisbon.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Coimbra, including FlixBus, Bus and Gipsyy. From Lisbon, the bus ride to Coimbra takes 312 km and will cost you around £6. From Madrid, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 772 km. The most popular bus station is Coimbra Bus Station, located 1.7 km from the city centre of Coimbra. Coimbra Coimbra (IC) is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 km from the city centre.
Airports near Coimbra
Airlines serving Coimbra
Where to stay in Coimbra
Average rates range from around £81 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £95 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
Hiring a car in Coimbra
Hiring a car in Coimbra costs £12 per day, on average, or £24 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 72% cheaper than airport locations in Coimbra.
Expect to pay £1.56 per litre in Coimbra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.69 and £24.92. Mini (Renault Twingo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Coimbra, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.