Santiago de Compostela car hire

Excellent seafood and wines, beautiful stretches of green land and a strong Celtic history make Santiago de Compostela, the capital of Galicia, a popular Spanish city for tourists.

Language: Spanish | Currency: Euros (€) | Avg. Flight time: 1 hr 54 mins

And with its vast landscapes, taking out car hire in Santiago de Compostela is the perfect way to travel...

Santiago de Compostela's most iconic landmark is its cathedral, built in memory of St James. The cathedral of Santiago is situated around 10 miles from the city's main airport, which is a 20-minute drive away, traffic permitting.

The best month to visit Santiago de Compostela is July, when you can take part in the Feast Day of Saint James, a very important celebration for Spanish Catholics. Temperatures during July average between 13C and 24C. Winters on the other hand can be quite chilly – Spain isn't just famous for beaches and parasols!

You can collect and drop off your hire car from Santiago de Compostela's airport. There is also the option to collect your car from a downtown location. By booking Santiago de Compostela car rental in advance you can select the most suitable option. Pre-booking online is also the best way to find the cheapest deals.

Be aware that in Spain they drive on the right, and familiarise yourself with their highway code.

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When you book car hire, Santiago de Compostela becomes a wonderful base from which to see more of this northern corner of Spain...

The city of Santiago de Compostela grew around its cathedral, to which millions of people have flocked over the years after taking the Way of St James, also known as El Camino de Santiago. Alongside Rome and Jerusalem, the city has been a place of pilgrimage for centuries and to this day, devout Catholics and equally dedicated hikers weave a long and tiresome path from their various starting points to Santiago de Compostela.

Whether you arrive on foot or fly in, if you rent a car in Santiago de Compostela you can see nearby attractions with ease.

When you’ve visited the cathedral and spent time in the city’s art galleries, museums and parks, consider driving to Fisterra. It’s a 90-minute drive west of Santiago de Compostela and, for many, the final destination on the Way of St James. Romans believed it to be the end of the world. Whatever you believe, this welcoming port town is a nice break from the city and some of the nearby beaches are heavenly.

The port city of A Coruña is an hour north of Santiago de Compostela. The Tower of Hercules, the oldest working lighthouse in the world, will lure you here, as will the opportunity to ascend Monte de San Pedro in a giant glass ball!

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