Which place is cheaper, Coimbra or Valencia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Valencia or Coimbra?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Valencia or Coimbra, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Valencia or Coimbra?
Valencia
Valencia is a port city that sits on Spain's southeastern Orange Blossom coast, where the Turia River meets the Mediterranean Sea. As the nation's third-largest city, it is continually innovative in the arts and sciences with some futuristic architecture including a planetarium, oceanarium, and an interactive museum. The nightlife and daytime culture both thrive in their own ways, bustling with limitless opportunities for sight-seeing and entertainment. While the city is surrounded by fertile farmland, its center is a modern metropolis, skirted by beautiful beaches.
Coimbra
Coimbra is located in Central Portugal in the Centro Region. It's the third largest city in the country with about 460,000 people living in the entire region. It is also where you'll find the University of Coimbra, which is one of the oldest universities in Europe and the oldest academic institution in the Portuguese speaking world. During the High Middle Ages, Coimbra served as the nation's capital and there are archaeological structures that date back to the Roman era.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain, The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayValencia €123Coimbra €103
The average daily cost (per person) in Valencia is €123, while the average daily cost in Coimbra is €103. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Valencia and Coimbra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personValencia €58Coimbra €44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomValencia €116Coimbra €88
Compare Hotels in Valencia and Coimbra
Looking for a hotel in Valencia or Coimbra? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Valencia Hotel Prices and Coimbra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Valencia €18Coimbra €11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valencia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Valencia:
- Roundtrip Transfer to Tabarca Island: $48
- Private transfer from Valencia Airport to Alicante: $201
- One-Way Boat Transfer to/from Port Saplaya: $13
- Valencia to Valencia Airport (VLC) - Departure Private Transfer: $29
- Valencia hotels to Valencia Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $24
- Valencia Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Valencia hotels: $120
- Valencia Cruise Port to Valencia hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $48
- Valencia Cruise Port to Valencia Airport (VLC) - Departure Private Transfer : $38
- Valencia City, Airport, Cruise Terminal Private Transfer: $87
- Valencia Airport Private Arrival Transfers: $65
- Valencia Airport (VLC): Transfer to Valencia Cruise Port: $238
- Valencia Airport (VLC): Private Transfer to Valencia: $120
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Coimbra
Also for Coimbra, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Fátima Private Transfer to/from Lisbon: $147
- Transfer Viseu - Porto: $157
Is it cheaper to fly into Valencia or Coimbra?
Prices for flights to both Coimbra and Valencia change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayValencia €40Coimbra €48
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Valencia
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Valencia.
- Flamenco at Toro y La Luna with Drinks or Dinner: $19
- Hard Rock Cafe Entrance with Lunch or Dinner: $32
- Traveling Spoon Sangria and Tapa Private Online Cooking Class: $40
- Traditional Spanish Home Dinner: $48
- Valencia Traditional Food Tour: $51
- Guided Food Tour with Chocolate Tasting Experience: $53
- Street Food Tour including Paella & Tapas Tasting: $58
- Paella Cooking Experience near the center of Valencia: $59
- Morning Food Tour with Central Market Visit: $63
- Cooking Class of traditional spanish food: $64
- Vegetable Paella cooking class, tapas and visit market: $65
- Valencian Paella cooking class, Tapas and Market Visit: $65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Coimbra
For Coimbra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Chanfana: Cooking Traditional Portuguese Cuisine Experience: $49
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Valencia €29Coimbra €18
Typical Entertainment Prices in Valencia
Here are a few typical costs in Valencia for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Flamenco Tour€16
Tours and Activities in Valencia
Here are a few actual costs in Valencia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 150 Min Bike Group Tour with Local Guide: $33
- 2 Hour Private Bike Tour in Valencia: $27
- 3hs-Hour Guided City Sightseeing and Beaches Bike Private Tour: $38
- A day in the life of Valencia - Private tour with a local: $233
- Adventure Jetski: $155
- Adventures day: Thermal Springs and Waterfalls: $104
- Albufera Natural Park Tour with Boat Ride from Valencia : $64
- Alicante: 8-hour cruise to Tabarca Island by private boat: $1,069
- Anna: amazing water canyoning experience: $95
- Best Bike Tour Dutch & English in Valencia: $35
- Between Two Gates: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Valencia: $7.99
- Bike Grand Valencia Group Tour: $38
Tours and Activities in Coimbra
For Coimbra, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $3.21
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $3.21
- Coimbra Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $5.45
- Coimbra's Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour of Historical Highlights: $6.99
- Tomar: Unveiling the Templar Order with a Self-Guided Tour: $7.62
- Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Tour: $7.65
- Coimbra Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.84
- Tomar Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.84
- Discover Coimbra's Legacy through a Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Portugal dos Pequenitos entry ticket: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayValencia €20Coimbra €12
Sample the Local Flavors in Valencia
Also in Valencia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Guided Pub Crawl with Free Shots: $13
- Pub Crawl With Free Shots: $25
- Wine Tasting with Professional Sommelier in centre Valencia: $59
- From Guided Cheese Factory Tour with Wine Tasting: $90
- Local Tapas & Wine tasting experience: $91
- Wine Tasting and Tapas Experience: $102
- Cheese Factory Workshop with Wine Tasting in Requena, Valencia: $108
- From Requena Wine Tour with Tastings: $123
- Christmas Tapas and Wine Tour in Valencia: $164
- Requena: 1/2 Day Private Vineyards & Premium Wine Tastings: $191
- From Utiel-Requena Wine Tour and Traditional Lunch: $209
- Singular Valencia Wine Tour Utiel Requena Wineries: $213
Sample the Local Flavors in Coimbra
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Coimbra:
- Wine Tasting Experience in Portugal: $27
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Valencia and Coimbra, we can see that Valencia is more expensive. And not only is Coimbra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Coimbra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Coimbra and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Valencia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Valencia than you might in Coimbra.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Valencia Expensive? and Is Coimbra Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Valencia or Coimbra?
Valencia has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Coimbra. When comparing the sizes of Valencia and Coimbra, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Valencia or Coimbra?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Valencia or Coimbra in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Valencia as well as Coimbra. Many visitors come to Valencia in the summer for the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Valencia is around the same temperature as Coimbra. Typically, the summer temperatures in Valencia in July average around 25°C (76°F), and Coimbra averages at about 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Coimbra. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Valencia this time of the year. In the summer, Valencia often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Coimbra. Valencia gets 303 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Coimbra receives 308 hours of full sun.
Valencia usually gets less rain in July than Coimbra. Valencia gets 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Coimbra receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyValencia 25°C (76°F)Coimbra 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Valencia or Coimbra in the Autumn?
Both Coimbra and Valencia are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Valencia for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Valencia is generally around the same temperature as Coimbra. Daily temperatures in Valencia average around 19°C (66°F), and Coimbra fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
Valencia usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Coimbra during autumn. Valencia gets 198 hours of sunny skies, while Coimbra receives 184 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Coimbra. In October, Valencia usually receives around the same amount of rain as Coimbra. Valencia gets 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Coimbra receives 101 mm (4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberValencia 19°C (66°F)Coimbra 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Valencia or Coimbra in the Winter?
Both Coimbra and Valencia during the winter are popular places to visit. The winter months attract visitors to Valencia because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Valencia is around the same temperature as Coimbra in the winter. The daily temperature in Valencia averages around 12°C (53°F) in January, and Coimbra fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In the winter, Valencia often gets more sunshine than Coimbra. Valencia gets 162 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Coimbra receives 124 hours of full sun.
Coimbra gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Valencia usually gets less rain in January than Coimbra. Valencia gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Coimbra receives 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryValencia 12°C (53°F)Coimbra 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Valencia or Coimbra in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Valencia and Coimbra. The beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty are the main draw to Valencia this time of year.
In the spring, Valencia is around the same temperature as Coimbra. Typically, the spring temperatures in Valencia in April average around 15°C (60°F), and Coimbra averages at about 15°C (59°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Coimbra this time of the year. In Valencia, it's very sunny this time of the year. Valencia usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Coimbra during spring. Valencia gets 213 hours of sunny skies, while Coimbra receives 217 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Valencia usually receives less rain than Coimbra. Valencia gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Coimbra receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilValencia 15°C (60°F)Coimbra 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Coimbra and Valencia
| Valencia | Coimbra | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (56°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (60°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (76°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
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