Santiago de Compostela Travel Guide

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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.

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Santiago de Compostela in February

Estimated hotel price

C$ 159

1 night at 3-star hotel

C$ 159

1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 17h 30m.

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 Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Vigo.

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Airports near Santiago de Compostela

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LCGA Coruña

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Airlines serving Santiago de Compostela

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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 Pazo Xan Xordo, Santiago de Compostela offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 155 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 294 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include 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$ 85 to C$ 602 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 53% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Santiago de Compostela

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Parador de Santiago de Compostela

5 stars

Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)

C$ 385+

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NH Collection Santiago de Compostela

5 stars

Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)

C$ 212+

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Hotel Universal

2 stars

Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)

C$ 167+

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Hotel Ciudad De Compostela

3 stars

Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)

C$ 112+

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Hotel Spa Congreso

4 stars

Good (7.4, Good reviews)

C$ 95+

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Renting a car in Santiago de Compostela costs C$ 33 per day, on average, or C$ 66 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.54 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$ 30.44 and C$ 40.59.

Renting a car in Santiago de Compostela costs C$ 33 per day, on average, or C$ 66 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.54 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$ 30.44 and C$ 40.59.

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