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Where to stay
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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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Santiago de Compostela to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 147
1 night at 3-star hotel
Santiago de Compostela in February
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 15h.

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 02m and costs around C$ 46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alicante, expect to pay about C$ 71 for a 6h 53m trip. The train station in Santiago de Compostela is called Santiago de Compostela, and is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Santiago de Compostela, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Porto, the bus ride to Santiago de Compostela takes 200 miles and will cost you around C$ 72. From Madrid, the ticket costs about C$ 58 for a journey of 470 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.

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 15h.

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 02m and costs around C$ 46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alicante, expect to pay about C$ 71 for a 6h 53m trip. The train station in Santiago de Compostela is called Santiago de Compostela, and is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Santiago de Compostela, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Porto, the bus ride to Santiago de Compostela takes 200 miles and will cost you around C$ 72. From Madrid, the ticket costs about C$ 58 for a journey of 470 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.

Airports near Santiago de Compostela

SCQSantiago de Compostela
LCGA Coruña
VGOVigo

Airlines serving Santiago de Compostela

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,838 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,780 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,271 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,246 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,891 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,132 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,408 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,200 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,159 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (664 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,289 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,471 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,495 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,727 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 San Clemente by Pousadas de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 94 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 175 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel A Tafona do Peregrino and Moure Hotel. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Santiago de Compostela, with prices from C$ 52 to C$ 462 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 74% 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, Excellent reviews)
C$ 215+
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NH Collection Santiago de Compostela
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 127+
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Hotel Palacio del Carmen, Autograph Collection
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 214+
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Hotel Ciudad De Compostela
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 56+
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Hotel Spa Congreso
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 64+
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Renting a car in Santiago de Compostela

Renting a car in Santiago de Compostela costs C$ 60 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Santiago de Compostela.

Expect to pay C$ 2.35 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$ 28.15 and C$ 37.54. Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Santiago de Compostela, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Santiago de Compostela costs C$ 60 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Santiago de Compostela.

Expect to pay C$ 2.35 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$ 28.15 and C$ 37.54. Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Santiago de Compostela, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.

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