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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Santiago de Compostela has to offer.
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.
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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 2h 20m.
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Santiago de Compostela, followed by iryo. The train journey from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid takes 3h 01m and costs around €19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about €37 for a 5h 54m trip. The train station in Santiago de Compostela is called Santiago de Compostela, and is located 1.1 km from the city centre.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Santiago de Compostela, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Porto, the bus ride to Santiago de Compostela takes 330 km and will cost you around €47. From Oviedo, the ticket costs about €68 for a journey of 555 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.
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 €78 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €128 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.
Hiring a car in Santiago de Compostela costs €24 per day, on average, or €71 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
Expect to pay €1.69 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 €20.20 and €26.93. The most frequently booked car type in Santiago de Compostela is Standard (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Mercedes-Benz B-Class or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.