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 367
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coimbra in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 367
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 Dubai and takes around 19h 10m.

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 AED 62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about AED 96 for a 6h 58m 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 rede expressos, Bus and ALSA. From Lisbon, the bus ride to Coimbra takes 314 km and will cost you around AED 33. From Santiago de Compostela, the ticket costs about AED 40 for a journey of 459 km. 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 Dubai and takes around 19h 10m.

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 AED 62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about AED 96 for a 6h 58m 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 rede expressos, Bus and ALSA. From Lisbon, the bus ride to Coimbra takes 314 km and will cost you around AED 33. From Santiago de Compostela, the ticket costs about AED 40 for a journey of 459 km. 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,029 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,806 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,775 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,685 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,442 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,195 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,344 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,845 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coimbra

Average rates range from around AED 398 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 544 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 1,790 per night. Baixa is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Coimbra are about 16% 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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Vila Gale Coimbra
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 585+
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NH Coimbra Dona Inês
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 404+
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Tivoli Coimbra
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 375+
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ibis Coimbra Centro
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
AED 294+
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Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
AED 254+
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Hiring a car in Coimbra

Expect to pay AED 6.69 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 80.22 and AED 106.95. Compact (Renault Mégane or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Coimbra, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 6.69 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 80.22 and AED 106.95. Compact (Renault Mégane or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Coimbra, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

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