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$ 148
1 night at 3-star hotel
Santiago de Compostela in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 148
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 11 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Santiago de Compostela from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 15h.

Car

Another option to get to Santiago de Compostela is to pick up a car rental from Oviedo, which is about 225 km from Santiago de Compostela. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Oviedo.

Plane

When flying to Santiago de Compostela, you’ll arrive at Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ), which is located 11 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Santiago de Compostela from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 15h.

Car

Another option to get to Santiago de Compostela is to pick up a car rental from Oviedo, which is about 225 km from Santiago de Compostela. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Oviedo.

Airports near Santiago de Compostela

SCQSantiago de Compostela
LCGA Coruña
VGOVigo

Airlines serving Santiago de Compostela

Lufthansa
Good (8,221 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,215 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,072 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,472 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,567 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,211 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,986 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,482 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,481 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,346 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (685 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,553 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,927 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (637 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$ 117 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 217 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

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NH Collection Santiago de Compostela
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 141+
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Eurostars San Lazaro
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 98+
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Eurostars Gran Hotel Santiago
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 105+
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Santiago Apostol
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 80+
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Hotel Spa Congreso
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 108+
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Renting a car in Santiago de Compostela

Renting a car in Santiago de Compostela costs C$ 80 per day, on average, or C$ 161 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 78% cheaper than airport locations in Santiago de Compostela.

Expect to pay C$ 2.86 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$ 34.25 and C$ 45.67. Compact (Volkswagen Taigo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Santiago de Compostela, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Santiago de Compostela costs C$ 80 per day, on average, or C$ 161 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 78% cheaper than airport locations in Santiago de Compostela.

Expect to pay C$ 2.86 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$ 34.25 and C$ 45.67. Compact (Volkswagen Taigo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Santiago de Compostela, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

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