Cartagena travel guide
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You're Going to Love Cartagena
With a population of 952,024, Cartagena is the largest city in Bolívar, Colombia 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 Cartagena has to offer.
When to visit Cartagena
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cartagena in April, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °C, with an average temperature of 26 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 220 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Cartagena, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Cartagena
Plane
When flying to Cartagena, you’ll arrive at Cartagena Rafael Nunez (CTG), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Cartagena from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 30h 40m.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cartagena, including Rápido Ochoa, Copetran and Berlinas del Fonce. From Montería, the bus ride to Cartagena takes 940 miles and will cost you around ₹ 3,002. From Medellín, the ticket costs about ₹ 4,503 for a journey of 940 miles. The most popular bus station is Cartagena Transportation Terminal, located 1.7 miles from the city centre of Cartagena. Cartagena La Boquilla is also a commonly used station, and is 6 miles from the city centre.
Airports near Cartagena
Airlines serving Cartagena
Where to stay in Cartagena
From 5-star hotels such as the Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena to great affordable options like the Hotel Casa La Fe, Cartagena offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 6,081 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 15,592 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Casa Ebano 967 and Hostal 1811. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Cartagena, with prices from ₹ 1,390 to ₹ 29,415 per night. El Laguito is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Cartagena are about 23% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
El Centro - In Cartagena’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hotel Boutique Casa del Coliseo, Sophia Hotel and Casa Claver Loft Boutique Hotel.
Bocagrande - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Oz Hotel Cartagena, Zalmedina Hotel and Atlantic Lux Hotel. The average nightly price for a double room in Bocagrande is ₹ 2,556.
Marbella - Hotel Aixo Suites By Geh Suites, Varanasi Hotel Boutique and Ibis Cartagena Marbella have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Marbella will cost you about ₹ 1,840 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cartagena
Most booked hotels in Cartagena
Hiring a car in Cartagena
Alamo, Avis and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Cartagena is the Localiza branch at Carrera 3, 70-122, Crespo, which is 4 miles from the city centre.
Expect to pay ₹ 88 per litre in Cartagena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,051 and ₹ 1,401. Economy (Chevrolet Onix or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cartagena, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.