Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Santa Cruz de la Sierra travel guide

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You're Going to Love Santa Cruz de la Sierra

With 1.36 million inhabitants, Santa Cruz de la Sierra is the most populous city in Bolivia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 12 days in order to fully appreciate everything Santa Cruz de la Sierra has to offer.

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When to visit Santa Cruz de la Sierra

Santa Cruz de la Sierra in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Santa Cruz de la Sierra in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 132
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Santa Cruz de la Sierra

Plane

When flying to Santa Cruz de la Sierra, you’ll arrive at Santa Cruz de la Sierra Viru Viru Intl (VVI), which is located 12 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Santa Cruz de la Sierra from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 14h 12m.

Bus

Santa Cruz de la Sierra’s bus station is located 1.5 miles from the downtown.

Plane

When flying to Santa Cruz de la Sierra, you’ll arrive at Santa Cruz de la Sierra Viru Viru Intl (VVI), which is located 12 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Santa Cruz de la Sierra from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 14h 12m.

Bus

Santa Cruz de la Sierra’s bus station is located 1.5 miles from the downtown.

Airports near Santa Cruz de la Sierra

VVISanta Cruz de la Sierra Viru Viru Intl

Airlines serving Santa Cruz de la Sierra

United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,478 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,889 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,557 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (570 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,126 reviews)
Aerolineas Argentinas
Excellent (970 reviews)
BoA
Good (138 reviews)
TAAG
Okay (24 reviews)
EcoJet
Paranair
Okay (3 reviews)
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Where to stay in Santa Cruz de la Sierra

From 5-star hotels such as the Marriott Santa Cruz de la Sierra Hotel to great affordable options like the ibis Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Santa Cruz de la Sierra offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 60 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 101 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Santa Cruz de la Sierra

Most booked hotels in Santa Cruz de la Sierra

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Hotel Cortez
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 90+
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Los Tajibos, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 165+
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Hampton by Hilton Santa Cruz/Equipetrol, Bolivia
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 89+
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Renting a car in Santa Cruz de la Sierra

Renting a car in Santa Cruz de la Sierra costs C$ 85 per day, on average, or C$ 1,016 if you want to rent it for 12 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

Expect to pay C$ 0.75 per litre in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 8.98 and C$ 11.97. Mini (Suzuki Celerio or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Santa Cruz de la Sierra costs C$ 85 per day, on average, or C$ 1,016 if you want to rent it for 12 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

Expect to pay C$ 0.75 per litre in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 8.98 and C$ 11.97. Mini (Suzuki Celerio or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.