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. Santander deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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.
When flying to Santander, you’ll arrive at Santander Airport (SDR), which is located 2 miles from the city centre.
Renfe is the only carrier operating train routes to Santander. The train journey from Santander to Madrid takes 4h 04m and costs around ₹ 4,423 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Santiago de Compostela, expect to pay about ₹ 3,505 for a 9h 33m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Santander is the busiest station in Santander. Another popular train station is Santander Valdecilla, located 1.1 miles from the centre.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Santander, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Bilbao, the bus ride to Santander takes 65 miles and will cost you around ₹ 1,335. From Oviedo, the ticket costs about ₹ 2,587 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Santander, located 0.2 miles from the city centre of Santander. Santander Peñacastillo is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.
From 5-star hotels such as the Eurostars Hotel Real to great affordable options like the Suite Home Sardinero, Santander offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 5,938 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 19,823 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hospedaje Magallanes and Hotel Picos De Europa.
Expect to pay ₹ 150 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 ₹ 1,803 and ₹ 2,404. 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 Economy car hire (Audi A1 or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.