Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Santander travel guide

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You're Going to Love Santander

With a population of 182,700, Santander is the largest city in Cantabria, 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 15 days in order to fully appreciate everything Santander has to offer.

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When to visit Santander

Santander in January
Estimated hotel price
$139
1 night at 3-star hotel
Santander in January
Estimated hotel price
$139
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Santander in August, when the average temperature is 20 °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 6 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 130 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Santander, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Santander

Plane

When flying to Santander, you’ll arrive at Santander Airport (SDR), which is located 2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Santander is to pick up a car hire from Bilbao, which is about 46 miles from Santander. You’ll find branches of Record go and Rentbycar, among others, in Bilbao.

Plane

When flying to Santander, you’ll arrive at Santander Airport (SDR), which is located 2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Santander is to pick up a car hire from Bilbao, which is about 46 miles from Santander. You’ll find branches of Record go and Rentbycar, among others, in Bilbao.

Airports near Santander

SDRSantander
VITVitoria-Gasteiz
BIOBilbao

Airlines serving Santander

Lufthansa
Good (8,235 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,229 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,076 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,464 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,586 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (962 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,231 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,653 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,489 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,469 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,381 reviews)
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Where to stay in Santander

From 5-star hotels such as the Eurostars Hotel Real to great affordable options like the Las Carolinas Garden, Santander offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $139 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $292 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Picos De Europa and Pension Plaza.

Where to stay in popular areas of Santander

Most booked hotels in Santander

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Hotel Bahía
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$149+
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Hotel Santemar
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$131+
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Hotel Palacio del Mar
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$142+
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Hotel Montañés
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$121+
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Hiring a car in Santander

Expect to pay $3.73 per litre in Santander (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $44.68 and $59.58. The most frequently booked car type in Santander is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Skoda Fabia or similar) is, on average, 31% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.73 per litre in Santander (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $44.68 and $59.58. The most frequently booked car type in Santander is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Skoda Fabia or similar) is, on average, 31% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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