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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Santander to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Santander

Santander in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6456
1 night at 3-star hotel
Santander in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6456
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.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Santander, followed by Train. The train journey from Santander to Madrid takes 4h 20m and costs around ₹ 3,545 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Barcelona, expect to pay about ₹ 7,622 for a 8h 03m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Santander is the busiest station in Santander. Another popular train station is Santander Valdecilla, located 1.8 km from the centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Santander, including ALSA, FlixBus and Bus. From Bilbao, the bus ride to Santander takes 161 km and will cost you around ₹ 1,595. From Oviedo, the ticket costs about ₹ 3,013 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Santander, located 0.3 km from the city centre of Santander. Santander Peñacastillo is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Santander, you’ll arrive at Santander Airport (SDR), which is located 4 km from the city centre.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Santander, followed by Train. The train journey from Santander to Madrid takes 4h 20m and costs around ₹ 3,545 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Barcelona, expect to pay about ₹ 7,622 for a 8h 03m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Santander is the busiest station in Santander. Another popular train station is Santander Valdecilla, located 1.8 km from the centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Santander, including ALSA, FlixBus and Bus. From Bilbao, the bus ride to Santander takes 161 km and will cost you around ₹ 1,595. From Oviedo, the ticket costs about ₹ 3,013 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Santander, located 0.3 km from the city centre of Santander. Santander Peñacastillo is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Santander

SDRSantander
VITVitoria-Gasteiz
BIOBilbao

Airlines serving Santander

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,555 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,031 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,003 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,413 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,561 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,046 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,186 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 ₹ 5,989 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 12,496 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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Hotel Bahía
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,444+
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Santemar
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,838+
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Hotel Chiqui
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,558+
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Silken Coliseum
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,356+
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Dorma Sardinero
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,913+
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Hiring a car in Santander

Expect to pay ₹ 151 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 ₹ 1,808 and ₹ 2,411. The most frequently booked car type in Santander is Full-size (Renault Scénic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan Micra or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 151 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 ₹ 1,808 and ₹ 2,411. The most frequently booked car type in Santander is Full-size (Renault Scénic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan Micra or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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