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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Coimbra has to offer.

When to visit Coimbra

Coimbra in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 346
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coimbra in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 346
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 23h 20m.

Train

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.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Coimbra Coimbra (IC), located 0.9 km from the city centre of Coimbra. Coimbra Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 km from the city centre.

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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 23h 20m.

Train

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.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Coimbra Coimbra (IC), located 0.9 km from the city centre of Coimbra. Coimbra Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Coimbra

OPOPorto

Airlines serving Coimbra

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,748 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,698 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,111 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,206 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,859 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,198 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,525 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,655 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,662 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,144 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,436 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coimbra

Average rates range from around AED 292 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 409 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 AED 110 to AED 1,789 per night. Baixa is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Coimbra are about 7% 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 (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 275+
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ibis Coimbra Centro
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
AED 213+
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Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
AED 147+
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Hiring a car in Coimbra

Expect to pay AED 7.09 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 AED 85.05 and AED 113.40. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Coimbra, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 7.09 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 AED 85.05 and AED 113.40. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Coimbra, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

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