Santander travel guide

Santander Tourism | Santander Guide

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

When to visit Santander

Santander in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6497
1 night at 3-star hotel
Santander in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6497
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 iryo. The train journey from Santander to Madrid takes 4h 14m and costs around ₹ 4,001 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about ₹ 5,502 for a 6h 37m 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 129 km and will cost you around ₹ 1,000. From Oviedo, the ticket costs about ₹ 8,336 for a journey of 362 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 iryo. The train journey from Santander to Madrid takes 4h 14m and costs around ₹ 4,001 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about ₹ 5,502 for a 6h 37m 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 129 km and will cost you around ₹ 1,000. From Oviedo, the ticket costs about ₹ 8,336 for a journey of 362 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

Airlines serving Santander

Lufthansa
Good (4,026 reviews)
KLM
Good (759 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,474 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,802 reviews)
SWISS
Good (870 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,147 reviews)
Air France
Good (895 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,643 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,399 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,470 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (444 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,674 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (213 reviews)
Finnair
Good (941 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (736 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,055 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (776 reviews)
LOT
Good (652 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (380 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (656 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 Suite Home Sardinero, Santander offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 9,019 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 18,089 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

Hotel Santemar
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,918+
Hotel Bahia
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,668+
Hotel Chiqui
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,335+
Hotel Silken Rio Santander
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,835+
Silken Coliseum
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,085+

Hiring a car in Santander

Expect to pay ₹ 144 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 ₹ 1,731 and ₹ 2,307. Mini (Volkswagen up! or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Santander, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 144 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 ₹ 1,731 and ₹ 2,307. Mini (Volkswagen up! or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Santander, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.