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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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Santiago de Compostela has to offer.

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When to visit Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela in January
Estimated hotel price
€82
1 night at 3-star hotel
Santiago de Compostela in January
Estimated hotel price
€82
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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 2h 05m.

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 €29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alicante, expect to pay about €59 for a 5h 44m 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 rede expressos. From Pontevedra, the bus ride to Santiago de Compostela takes 161 km and will cost you around €11. From Porto, the ticket costs about €32 for a journey of 336 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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 2h 05m.

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 €29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alicante, expect to pay about €59 for a 5h 44m 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 rede expressos. From Pontevedra, the bus ride to Santiago de Compostela takes 161 km and will cost you around €11. From Porto, the ticket costs about €32 for a journey of 336 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 (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (510 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,461 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 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 €85 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €143 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include San Clemente by Pousadas de Compostela and Hotel A Tafona do Peregrino. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Santiago de Compostela, with prices from €18 to €1,048 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 14% 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 (9.1, Excellent reviews)
€240+
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NH Collection Santiago de Compostela
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€124+
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Eurostars San Lazaro
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€79+
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Hotel Spa Congreso
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
€54+
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Hiring a car in Santiago de Compostela

Hiring a car in Santiago de Compostela costs €26 per day, on average, or €77 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Santiago de Compostela.

Expect to pay €1.44 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 €17.17 and €22.90. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Santiago de Compostela, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Santiago de Compostela costs €26 per day, on average, or €77 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Santiago de Compostela.

Expect to pay €1.44 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 €17.17 and €22.90. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Santiago de Compostela, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

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