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Avis is a reliable choice in Coimbra – the historic university city on the Mondego – with a wide fleet for exploring central Portugal, the Roman ruins of Conímbriga and the Serra da Estrela, and economy cars from around €14–24/day ($15–$26) in low season. Coimbra sits on the A1 (booth tolls), while the A25 inland to Viseu became toll-free in 2025. This guide covers Avis in Coimbra, the real prices, how it compares, and the practical tips for driving central Portugal.
Avis offers a wide fleet and a city branch in Coimbra, handy if you arrive by train.
Coimbra is a smaller market than Lisbon or Porto, so the fleet is more limited – book early, especially for automatics. Many visitors arrive by fast train and pick up in the city. Expect roughly the following in 2026:
Average Daily Rates in Coimbra by Season
Booked 3–5 weeks in advance, prices in EUR
| Season | Manual Economy | Manual Compact | Automatic Compact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low (Nov–Feb) | €14–24 | €18–30 | €32–48 |
| Shoulder (Mar–May, Oct) | €22–34 | €28–42 | €42–58 |
| Peak (Jun–Sep) | €34–50 | €40–60 | €56–82 |
Many visitors pick up in Coimbra after arriving by train from Lisbon or Porto.
Avis is a dependable international major with a Coimbra branch, a broad fleet and good automatic availability – a safe choice in a market where local options are limited.
Avis's Coimbra branch is in the city, convenient if you arrive by train; confirm the exact address and opening hours (smaller branches close at lunch and on Sundays), plus the deposit and card requirement. Read the fuel and insurance terms and document the car at pickup.
The subject of this guide – a dependable international brand with a Coimbra branch and good automatic availability. Confirm branch hours and the deposit when booking.
A well-rated Portuguese brand with a central-Portugal presence that often undercuts the global chains.
A dependable major with a broad fleet – compare its all-in price against Avis in Coimbra.
Another reliable major with a Coimbra branch – compare its all-in price against Avis.
Aggressive upsells, fuel and damage disputes, and one of the lowest Trustpilot scores in the industry.
The very cheapest online listings often carry strict fuel rules and excess disputes. In a small market like Coimbra, an established brand is the safer pick.
Basic CDW with an excess of €900–€1,600, blocked on your card. Tyres, glass and underbody usually excluded.
Super CDW to zero the excess is €14–22/day – €98–154 a week.
Standalone excess insurance (€4–7/day) bought before you travel covers the excluded items and refunds any excess charged. Buy it and decline the counter upsell.
Insurance Cost Comparison: 7-Day Coimbra Rental
2026 pricing
| Option | Daily Cost | 7-Day Total | Covers Tyres/Glass? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic CDW (included) | €0 | €0 | No |
| Counter Super CDW | €14–22 | €98–154 | Sometimes |
| Third-party excess cover | €4–7 | €28–49 | Yes |
The A1 and the A14 to Figueira da Foz use cash/card booths, while the A25 to Viseu became toll-free in 2025. Fuel in 2026 runs about €2.02/L for petrol and €1.96/L for diesel.
| Route from Coimbra | Road | Toll |
|---|---|---|
| Coimbra → Lisbon | A1 | ~€16 (booth) |
| Coimbra → Porto | A1 | ~€11 (booth) |
| Coimbra → Figueira da Foz | A14 | ~€4–5 (booth) |
| Coimbra → Viseu/Guarda | A25 | Free (since 2025) |
Coimbra's fleet is limited; automatics sell out first.
See the market, then check Avis and Guerin directly.
City branches close at lunch and on Sundays.
Buy third-party excess cover beforehand.
Keep a card for the A1/A14.
Refuel before drop-off.
Portugal's best-preserved Roman ruins, with stunning mosaics.
Mainland Portugal's highest mountains.
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The “Portuguese Venice” and the striped beach houses of Costa Nova.
Restored slate villages tucked into wooded hills.
Yes – Avis is a dependable international major with a Coimbra branch and good automatic availability, a safe choice in a small market. Confirm branch hours and the deposit when booking.
Avis's Coimbra branch is in the city, convenient if you arrive by train. Confirm the exact address and opening hours, as smaller branches close at lunch and on Sundays.
The A1 (Lisbon–Porto, through Coimbra) and the A14 to Figueira da Foz use cash/card booths. The A25 to Viseu/Guarda became toll-free in 2025.
Low-season manual economy cars start at €14–24/day ($15–$26). Shoulder season is €22–34/day and peak summer €34–50/day, with automatics more. Book early as the fleet is small.
Yes, Avis offers one-way rentals between its branches, though a one-way fee usually applies. Confirm the fee when booking if you plan to drop off in Lisbon or Porto.
It's cheaper to buy standalone excess insurance (€4–7/day) before you travel than the counter Super CDW (€14–22/day). Third-party cover also includes tyres, glass and underbody.
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Last updated: June 2026. Prices and policies change – always verify directly with the rental company.
