Santa Fe travel guide

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You're Going to Love Santa Fe

With a population of 67.947, Santa Fe is a must-see destination in New Mexico, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Santa Fe deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Santa Fe

If you’re looking for affordable options, Andiamo! A Neighborhood Trattoria (322 Garfield Street) and Bouche Bistro (Santa Fe) (451 W Alameda St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Compound Restaurant (653 Canyon Rd) and Lino's and Chile Line (204 N Guadalupe St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Santa Fe.

When to visit Santa Fe

Santa Fe in February
Estimated hotel price
$324
1 night at 3-star hotel
Santa Fe in February
Estimated hotel price
$324
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Santa Fe in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -8 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 66 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Santa Fe, with an average rainfall of 13 mm.

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How to Get to Santa Fe

Plane

When flying to Santa Fe, you’ll arrive at Santa Fe (SAF), which is located 16 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Santa Fe is called Santa Fe, and is located 4 km from the city centre.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Santa Fe Speedway Gas Station, located 5 km from the city centre of Santa Fe. Santa Fe Amtrak Bus Stop is also a commonly used station, and is 13 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Santa Fe, you’ll arrive at Santa Fe (SAF), which is located 16 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Santa Fe is called Santa Fe, and is located 4 km from the city centre.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Santa Fe Speedway Gas Station, located 5 km from the city centre of Santa Fe. Santa Fe Amtrak Bus Stop is also a commonly used station, and is 13 km from the city centre.

Airports near Santa Fe

Airlines serving Santa Fe

Lufthansa
Good (4,656 reviews)
KLM
Good (854 reviews)
SWISS
Good (922 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,777 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,565 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,604 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,535 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (782 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (463 reviews)
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Where to stay in Santa Fe

From 5-star hotels such as the Rosewood Inn Of The Anasazi to great affordable options like the Bobcat Inn, Santa Fe offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $452 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $752 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Santa Fe Motel and Inn and Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Santa Fe.

Where to stay in popular areas of Santa Fe

Most booked hotels in Santa Fe

La Fonda On The Plaza
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$441+
Eldorado Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$474+
Inn & Spa at Loretto
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$465+
Hotel St Francis
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$444+
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$309+
The Sage Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$216+

Hiring a car in Santa Fe

Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Santa Fe is the Hertz branch at 121 Aviation Dr Bldg 303 Ste 6, which is 15 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.74 per litre in Santa Fe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.77 and $27.69. The most frequently booked car type in Santa Fe is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 19% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Santa Fe is the Hertz branch at 121 Aviation Dr Bldg 303 Ste 6, which is 15 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.74 per litre in Santa Fe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.77 and $27.69. The most frequently booked car type in Santa Fe is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 19% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.