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.
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 Toronto and takes around 13h.
Train
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Santiago de Compostela, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid takes 3h 01m and costs around C$ 37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Zaragoza, expect to pay about C$ 79 for a 6h 04m trip. The train station in Santiago de Compostela is called Santiago de Compostela, and is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.
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 Avis and Europcar, among others, in Vigo.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Santiago de Compostela, including ALSA, BlaBlaBus and FlixBus. From A Coruña, the bus ride to Santiago de Compostela takes 90 miles and will cost you around C$ 11. From Porto, the ticket costs about C$ 46 for a journey of 200 miles. The most popular bus station is Santiago de Compostela Bus Station, located 0.8 miles from downtown Santiago de Compostela. Santiago de Compostela Rúa da Senra is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city centre.
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$ 129 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 201 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.
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$ 47 per day, on average, or C$ 93 if you want to rent it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Santiago de Compostela.
Expect to pay C$ 2.43 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$ 29.14 and C$ 38.85. The most frequently booked car type in Santiago de Compostela is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Cee'd or similar) are, on average, 85% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.