Car Hire Santiago de Compostela

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The Galician capital of Santiago de Compostela is one of the most important religious places in Europe. The town offers spectacular buildings which are easy to reach with a vehicle from Car Hire Santiago de Compostela.

Car Hire Santiago de Compostela offers stylish vehicles from as low as £ 9.00 per day. Included in the price is a waiver on collision damage and auto theft, fully comprehensive insurance, liability cover and unlimited mileage.

Driving Guide & Places To Go in Santiago de Compostela

The beautiful and historic city is supposed to be the final resting place of St. James. Discover the history of the city with a vehicle from Car Hire Santiago de Compostela.

In the heart of the city is the Praza do Obradoiro. This is the main arrival point for pilgrims to the city. Surrounding the square are some of the finest architectural buildings in Spain.

Cathedral de Santiago de Compostela has a baroque style facing on to the square and many different styles within. Considered to be the spot where St. James died the tomb is located under the church. The church has a huge solid silver incense burner hanging from the ceiling. It is occasionally swung by men hauling on ropes.

Catholic Kings Hostal was a hospital built to accommodate pilgrims. The building was constructed in the 15th Century after a visit by the Catholic Kings.

Palacio de Raxoi has at the top of the building a sculpture of St. James riding a horse in battle against invading Arab armies. The palace is extremely popular with visitors.

Gelmirez Palace is the home of the Archbishop of Santiago de Compostela and is a fine example of Roman Architecture. Praza de Abastos is the second most visited place in town due to its typical Galician market. The market is one of the biggest in Spain and you can find great seafood here.

There is so much to see and do. Hiring a vehicle from Car Hire Santiago de Compostela will give you that extra freedom and comfort to see the best of the town.

Closest Airports for Santiago de Compostela 

Santiago de Compostela Airport is located to the northeast of the city about 10km from the centre. The airport is accessed by the N-547 road to Lugo and is very well sign posted. The airport is very popular with low cost carriers such as Ryan Air and Spanair operating domestic and international flights. There are also seasonal flights from South America with Aerolineas Argentinas. The airport is also used by the military.

There is one terminal building that also offers parking facilities close to it. The facilities within the terminal are excellent and modern to meet international standards.

Second Name: Lavacolla
Airport Codes
IATA: SCQ
ICAO: LEST