Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Santander travel guide

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With a population of 182,700, Santander is the largest city in Cantabria, Spain by the number of inhabitants.

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When to visit Santander

Santander in November
Estimated hotel price
RM 322
1 night at 3-star hotel
Santander in November
Estimated hotel price
RM 322
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.

Plane

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

Airports near Santander

SDRSantander
VITVitoria-Gasteiz
BIOBilbao

Airlines serving Santander

Lufthansa
Good (8,132 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,537 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,106 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,441 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,998 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,457 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,976 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,874 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,327 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,475 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,332 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,435 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 RM 464 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,112 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Picos De Europa and Antoyana.

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)
RM 640+
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Santemar
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
RM 562+
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Hotel Palacio del Mar
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
RM 566+
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Hotel Montañés
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 277+
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Hiring a car in Santander

Expect to pay RM 7.00 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 RM 83.95 and RM 111.93. 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 Compact car hire (Skoda Fabia or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 7.00 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 RM 83.95 and RM 111.93. 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 Compact car hire (Skoda Fabia or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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