Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. We recommend you stay at least 11 days in order to fully appreciate everything Coimbra has to offer.

When to visit Coimbra

Coimbra in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 9794
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coimbra in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 9794
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 India departs from Bengaluru and takes around 26h 20m.

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 U-Save, among others, in Lisbon.

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 India departs from Bengaluru and takes around 26h 20m.

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 U-Save, among others, in Lisbon.

Airports near Coimbra

Airlines serving Coimbra

Lufthansa
Good (8,281 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,107 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,652 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,714 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,682 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,388 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,546 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,448 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,381 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,782 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coimbra

Average rates range from around ₹ 8,106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 16,607 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include ibis Coimbra Centro and Internacional. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Coimbra, with prices from ₹ 2,847 to ₹ 46,243 per night. Baixa is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Coimbra are about 1% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Coimbra

Most booked hotels in Coimbra

NH Coimbra Dona Inês
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,592+
Hotel Astoria
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,117+
ibis Coimbra Centro
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 5,909+
Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
4 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
₹ 4,365+

Hiring a car in Coimbra

Expect to pay ₹ 224 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 ₹ 2,687 and ₹ 3,583.

Expect to pay ₹ 224 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 ₹ 2,687 and ₹ 3,583.