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 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 5″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Coimbra, with an average rainfall of 0.5″.
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 the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 40m.
Train
Comboios de Portugal is the most popular train carrier serving Coimbra, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Coimbra to Lisbon takes 2h 58m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about $24 for a 7h 08m trip. Located 1.3 miles from the city center, Coimbra B is the busiest station in Coimbra. Another popular train station is Coimbra Central Station, located 0.3 miles from the center.
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 Sixt and Klass Wagen, among others, in Lisbon.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Coimbra, including FlixBus, rede expressos and Bus. From Lisbon, the bus ride to Coimbra takes 194 miles and will cost you around $7. From Faro, the ticket costs about $5 for a journey of 535 miles. The most popular bus station is Coimbra Bus Station, located 1.0 mile from downtown Coimbra. Coimbra Coimbra (IC) is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city center.
Airports near Coimbra
Airlines serving Coimbra
Where to stay in Coimbra
Average rates range from around $106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $118 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 $30 per day, on average, or $60 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 25% cheaper than airport locations in Coimbra.
Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Coimbra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.31 and $115.08. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Coimbra, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.