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.
When to visit Santiago de Compostela
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.
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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 10m.
Train
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Santiago de Compostela, followed by iryo. The train journey from Santiago de Compostela to Vigo takes 1h 19m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about £16 for a 3h 01m trip. The train station in Santiago de Compostela is called Santiago de Compostela, and is located 1.1 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Santiago de Compostela is to pick up a car hire from Oviedo, which is about 225 km from Santiago de Compostela. You’ll find branches of CLICK RENT and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Oviedo.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Santiago de Compostela, including ALSA, BlaBlaBus and FlixBus. From Vigo, the bus ride to Santiago de Compostela takes 129 km and will cost you around £8. From Porto, the ticket costs about £32 for a journey of 338 km. The most popular bus station is Santiago de Compostela Bus Station, located 1.2 km from the city centre of Santiago de Compostela. Santiago de Compostela Rúa da Senra is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Santiago de Compostela
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 £70 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £110 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
Hiring a car in Santiago de Compostela
Hiring a car in Santiago de Compostela costs £24 per day, on average, or £48 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Santiago de Compostela.
Expect to pay £1.43 per litre in Santiago de Compostela (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.10 and £22.80. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Santiago de Compostela, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.