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. Santander deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Santander in November

Estimated hotel price

₹ 7387

1 night at 3-star hotel

₹ 7387

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

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 Centauro, 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.

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 Centauro, among others, in Bilbao.

Airports near Santander

SDRSantander

VITVitoria-Gasteiz

BIOBilbao

Airlines serving Santander

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Scandinavian Airlines

Good (1,992 reviews)

LOT

Good (1,202 reviews)

Air Canada

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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 ₹ 7,750 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 15,987 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Picos De Europa and Pension Plaza.

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)

₹ 8,527+

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Hotel Santemar

4 stars

Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)

₹ 7,368+

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Dorma Sardinero

4 stars

Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)

₹ 6,701+

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Hotel Montañés

3 stars

Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)

₹ 6,539+

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Expect to pay ₹ 211 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 ₹ 2,527 and ₹ 3,370. 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 Compact car hire (Skoda Fabia or similar) is, on average, 31% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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