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$ 154
1 night at 3-star hotel
Santiago de Compostela in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 154
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 Vancouver and takes around 26h 25m.

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 Hertz 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 Vancouver and takes around 26h 25m.

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 Hertz 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

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,289 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,285 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,117 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,229 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,703 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,471 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,028 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,543 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,413 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,433 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,413 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (679 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,549 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,974 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (648 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 Alda San Bieito, Santiago de Compostela offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 108 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 181 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$ 37 to C$ 334 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 80% 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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NH Collection Santiago de Compostela
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 135+
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Eurostars San Lazaro
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 83+
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Eurostars Gran Hotel Santiago
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 90+
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Santiago Apostol
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 82+
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Exe Area Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 72+
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Hotel Spa Congreso
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 106+
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Renting a car in Santiago de Compostela

Renting a car in Santiago de Compostela costs C$ 81 per day, on average, or C$ 162 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.74 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$ 32.85 and C$ 43.80. Compact (Volkswagen Taigo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Santiago de Compostela, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Santiago de Compostela costs C$ 81 per day, on average, or C$ 162 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.74 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$ 32.85 and C$ 43.80. Compact (Volkswagen Taigo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Santiago de Compostela, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

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