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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Santander has to offer.

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When to visit Santander

Santander in April
Estimated hotel price
€31
1 night at 3-star hotel
Santander in April
Estimated hotel price
€31
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 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Santander from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 2h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Santander is to pick up a car hire from Bilbao, which is about 74 km from Santander. You’ll find branches of Record go and CLICK RENT , among others, in Bilbao.

Plane

When flying to Santander, you’ll arrive at Santander Airport (SDR), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Santander from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 2h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Santander is to pick up a car hire from Bilbao, which is about 74 km from Santander. You’ll find branches of Record go and CLICK RENT , among others, in Bilbao.

Airports near Santander

SDRSantander
VITVitoria-Gasteiz
BIOBilbao

Airlines serving Santander

Lufthansa
Good (8,033 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,007 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,424 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,396 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,959 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,592 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,753 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (921 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,793 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,092 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,195 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,399 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,344 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,445 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,262 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,226 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 €75 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €163 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hospedaje Magallanes and Hotel Picos De Europa.

Where to stay in popular areas of Santander

Most booked hotels in Santander

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Santemar
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€92+
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Hotel Chiqui
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€108+
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Gran Hotel Victoria
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€109+
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Hotel Montañés
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€52+
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Hiring a car in Santander

Hiring a car in Santander costs €29 per day, on average, or €86 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 66% cheaper than airport locations in Santander.

Expect to pay €1.56 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 €18.68 and €24.90. The most frequently booked car type in Santander is Compact (Skoda Karoq or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 15% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Santander costs €29 per day, on average, or €86 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 66% cheaper than airport locations in Santander.

Expect to pay €1.56 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 €18.68 and €24.90. The most frequently booked car type in Santander is Compact (Skoda Karoq or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 15% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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