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Santiago de Compostela travel guide

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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 January
Estimated hotel price
$165
1 night at 3-star hotel
Santiago de Compostela in January
Estimated hotel price
$165
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 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Santiago de Compostela from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 42h 40m.

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 $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alicante, expect to pay about $80 for a 6h 49m trip. The train station in Santiago de Compostela is called Santiago de Compostela, and is located 1.1 km 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 336 km and will cost you around $75. From Madrid, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 821 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.

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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 42h 40m.

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 $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alicante, expect to pay about $80 for a 6h 49m trip. The train station in Santiago de Compostela is called Santiago de Compostela, and is located 1.1 km 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 336 km and will cost you around $75. From Madrid, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 821 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.

Airports near Santiago de Compostela

SCQSantiago de Compostela
LCGA Coruña
VGOVigo

Airlines serving Santiago de Compostela

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,965 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,159 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,037 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,436 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,277 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,559 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,849 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,822 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 Hostal Anosa Casa, Santiago de Compostela offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $150 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $225 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 holiday rental options in Santiago de Compostela, with prices from $35 to $1,999 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Santiago de Compostela are about 30% 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)
$315+
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Eurostars San Lazaro
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$120+
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NH Collection Santiago de Compostela
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$162+
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Hotel Spa Congreso
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$121+
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Hiring a car in Santiago de Compostela

Expect to pay $2.88 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 $34.55 and $46.07.

Expect to pay $2.88 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 $34.55 and $46.07.

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