Santiago de Compostela travel guide
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You're Going to Love Santiago de Compostela
With a population of 95,092, Santiago de Compostela is a must-see destination in Galicia, Spain. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Santiago de Compostela deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Santiago de Compostela
If you’re looking for affordable options, El Rincón de Yobeida- Santiago de compostela (Rúa das Galeras, 30, B Izquierda) and Pumar (Rúa das Galeras, 28) are great picks.
When to visit Santiago de Compostela
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Santiago de Compostela in July, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 24 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 7 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 281 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Santiago de Compostela, with an average rainfall of 39 mm.
How to Get to Santiago de Compostela
Plane
When flying to Santiago de Compostela, you’ll arrive at Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ), which is located 7 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Santiago de Compostela from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 28h.
Car
Another option to get to Santiago de Compostela is to pick up a car rental from Vigo, which is about 45 miles from Santiago de Compostela. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget, among others, in Vigo.
Airlines serving Santiago de Compostela
Where to stay in Santiago de Compostela
From 5-star hotels such as the Parador de Santiago de Compostela to great affordable options like the Hostal Anosa Casa, Santiago de Compostela offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 216 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hostal San Clemente by Pousadas de Compostela and A Tafona do Peregrino. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Santiago de Compostela, with prices from C$ 43 to C$ 340 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Santiago de Compostela are about 107% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Santiago de Compostela
Most booked hotels in Santiago de Compostela
Renting a car in Santiago de Compostela
Renting a car in Santiago de Compostela costs C$ 72 per day, on average, or C$ 144 if you want to rent it for 2 days.
Expect to pay C$ 3.12 per litre in Santiago de Compostela (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 37.43 and C$ 49.91. Compact (Volkswagen Taigo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Santiago de Compostela, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.