Cadiz travel guide
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You're Going to Love Cadiz
With a population of 126,766, Cadiz is a must-see destination in Andalusia, Spain. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cadiz has to offer.
When to visit Cadiz
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cadiz in August, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 105 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Cadiz, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Cadiz
Plane
Although Cadiz doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to La Parra Airport, Jerez (XRY), which is located 32 km from Cadiz. The shortest flight to Cadiz from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 17h 50m.
Train
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Cadiz, followed by iryo. The train journey from Cadiz to Seville takes 1h 04m and costs around C$ 11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about C$ 83 for a 3h 47m trip. Located 2.4 km from the city centre, Cadiz Segunda Aguada is the busiest station in Cadiz. Another popular train station is Cádiz-Cortadura, located 5 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Cadiz is to pick up a car rental from Málaga, which is about 168 km from Cadiz. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Delpaso, among others, in Málaga.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cadiz, including Socibus, ALSA and Renfe. From Seville, the bus ride to Cadiz takes 121 km and will cost you around C$ 33. From Madrid, the ticket costs about C$ 112 for a journey of 399 km. Cadiz’s bus station is located 2.7 km from the downtown.
Airlines serving Cadiz
Where to stay in Cadiz
Average rates range from around C$ 117 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 127 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include South Hostel Cadiz and Casa Caracol. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Cadiz, with prices from C$ 15 to C$ 1,615 per night. La Viña is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cadiz are about 20% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cadiz
Most booked hotels in Cadiz
Renting a car in Cadiz
Renting a car in Cadiz costs C$ 184 per day, on average, or C$ 737 if you want to rent it for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 69% more expensive than at Jerez de la Frontera La Parra.
Expect to pay C$ 2.47 per litre in Cadiz (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.56 and C$ 39.41. The most frequently booked car type in Cadiz is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Fiat Panda or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.