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

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.

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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

Santiago de Compostela in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 147
1 night at 3-star hotel
Santiago de Compostela in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 147
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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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 Montreal and takes around 18h 40m.

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 Dollar and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Vigo.

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 Montreal and takes around 18h 40m.

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 Dollar and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Vigo.

Airports near Santiago de Compostela

SCQSantiago de Compostela
LCGA Coruña
VGOVigo

Airlines serving Santiago de Compostela

Lufthansa
Good (8,056 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,047 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,404 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,410 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,232 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,603 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,813 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,821 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,407 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,375 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,252 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,405 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,534 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (690 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,603 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,932 reviews)
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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$ 157 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 293 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$ 42 to C$ 596 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 57% 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

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Parador de Santiago de Compostela
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 387+
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NH Collection Santiago de Compostela
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 207+
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Hotel Santiago Plaza Affiliated by Meliá
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 186+
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Hotel Ciudad De Compostela
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 113+
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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

Renting a car in Santiago de Compostela costs C$ 41 per day, on average, or C$ 81 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 123% cheaper than airport locations in Santiago de Compostela.

Expect to pay C$ 2.49 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$ 29.84 and C$ 39.78.

Renting a car in Santiago de Compostela costs C$ 41 per day, on average, or C$ 81 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 123% cheaper than airport locations in Santiago de Compostela.

Expect to pay C$ 2.49 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$ 29.84 and C$ 39.78.

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