Explore the heart of Portugal when you visit Coimbra, a city that is significant for its romantic charm and historical attributes. The city is home to many ancient buildings clinging to a hillside and rising to dominate the Mondego River’s curves. Coimbra’s vibrant atmosphere is being fueled by its University, which is known as the world’s second oldest university.

Travel by train to get to Coimbra faster from Lisbon or Porto, because the trains connecting those cities stop in this city. When you arrive at the station, you can rely on car hire at Coimbra Railway Station to take you to the city centre instead of riding another train to get there. It is also easier to travel by car in Coimbra to reach your hotel of choice.

Cheap car hire in Coimbra Railway Station is convenient if you are going to spend more time sightseeing outside the city than inside it. From Coimbra, drive 15 kilometres to the south to find the Roman ruins of Conimbriga. Alternatively, you can drive 30 kilometres away from the city to see the Castle of Montemor-o-Velho.

Discover more places beyond Coimbra where you can enjoy different cuisine and leisure activities. Drive 40 kilometres with your car that you can acquire from car rental at Coimbra Railway Station so you can reach the beaches of Figueira da Foz. You can also visit Miranda do Corvo to sample its Chanfana dish, or to Mealhada to sample the food known as “leitao”.