Seville travel guide
Seville Tourism | Seville Guide
You're Going to Love Seville
With a population of 703 206, Seville is the largest city in Andalusia, Spain by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Seville has to offer.
Where to Eat in Seville
If you’re looking for affordable options, Islamorada Tapas Bar (Calle de Francisco López Borda) and La Jolla Tapas (Calle Dos de Mayo 10) are great picks.
When to visit Seville
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Seville in July, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 35 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 95 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Seville, with an average rainfall of 2 mm.
How to Get to Seville
Plane
When flying to Seville, you’ll arrive at Sevilla Airport (SVQ), which is located 9 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Seville from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 15h 30m.
Train
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Seville, followed by iryo. The train journey from Seville to Jerez de la Frontera takes 1h 01m and costs around C$ 18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about C$ 36 for a 2h 33m trip. Located 1.1 km from the city centre, Seville Santa Justa is the busiest station in Seville. Another popular train station is Seville Virgen del Rocío, located 2.9 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Seville is to pick up a car rental from Málaga, which is about 157 km from Seville. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Delpaso, among others, in Málaga.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Seville, including ALSA, FlixBus and Socibus. From Jerez de la Frontera, the bus ride to Seville takes 87 km and will cost you around C$ 31. From Faro, the ticket costs about C$ 40 for a journey of 240 km. The most popular bus station is Sevilla, located 1.6 km from downtown Seville. Seville Servicio de recogida is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Seville
Where to stay in Seville
From 5-star hotels such as the Cavalta Boutique Hotel to great affordable options like the Plaza Santa Lucia, Seville offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 126 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 221 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Bed & Breakfast Naranjo and Sevilla Kitsch Hostel Art. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Seville, with prices from C$ 38 to C$ 452 per night. Casco Antiguo is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Seville are about 1% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Seville
Most booked hotels in Seville
Renting a car in Seville
Renting a car in Seville costs C$ 56 per day, on average, or C$ 168 if you want to rent it for 3 days. Avis, Dollar and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Seville is the Record Go branch at Carretera Nacional Iv, Km 1, which is 9 km from the downtown.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Sevilla.
Expect to pay C$ 2.43 per litre in Seville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.06 and C$ 38.75. The most frequently booked car type in Seville is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Pulsar or similar) are, on average, 90% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.