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Santander, Cantabria, Spain

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How much money will you need for your trip to Santander? You should plan to spend around €108 ($116) per day on your vacation in Santander, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, €41 ($44) on meals for one day and €24 ($25) on local transportation. Also, the average hotel price in Santander for a couple is €102 ($109). So, a trip to Santander for two people for one week costs on average €1,513 ($1,622). All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.

  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    108
  • One Week Per person
    756
  • 2 Weeks Per person
    1,513
  • One Month Per person
    3,242
  • One Week For a couple
    1,513
  • 2 Weeks For a couple
    3,026
  • One Month For a couple
    6,484
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A vacation to Santander for one week usually costs around €756 for one person. So, a trip to Santander for two people costs around €1,513 for one week. A trip for two weeks for two people costs €3,026 in Santander. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Santander can often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.



How expensive is Santander? How much money do I need for Santander?

How much does a trip to Santander cost? Is Santander cheap or expensive? The average Santander trip cost is broken down by category here. All of these Santander prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers to find the price of travel in the area.

Accommodation Budget in Santander
Average Daily Costs

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The average price paid for one person for accommodation in Santander is €51. For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price paid for a hotel room in Santander is €102. This cost is from the reported spending of actual travelers.


  • Accommodation1 Hotel or hostel for one person
    51
  • Accommodation1 Typical double-occupancy room
    102

Hotel Prices in Santander

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Actual Hotel Prices
The average hotel room price in Santander based on data provided by Kayak for actual hotel rooms is $75. (Prices in U.S. Dollars, before taxes & fees.)

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Transportation Budget in Santander
Average Daily Costs

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  • The cost of a taxi ride in Santander is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent €24 per person, per day, on local transportation in Santander.


  • Transportation1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    24

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Flights to Santander
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Rental Cars in Santander
The price of renting a car in Santander will depends on dates, the type of car, the location, and your age. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all car rental companies.



Food Budget in Santander
Average Daily Costs

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  • While meal prices in Santander can vary, the average cost of food in Santander is €41 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Santander should cost around €16 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Santander is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.


  • Food2 Meals for one day
    41


Entertainment Budget in Santander
Average Daily Costs

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  • Entertainment and activities in Santander typically cost an average of €18 per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.


  • Entertainment1 Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    18

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Alcohol Budget in Santander
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  • The average person spends about €14 on alcoholic beverages in Santander per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.


  • Alcohol2 Drinks for one day
    14


Santander On a Budget
Santander Santander, Spain
Santander is the capital of the Cantabria Region which runs along the northern coast of Spain. Located right on the bay, it is a place of many historic churches and a handful of interesting museums that range from archaeological discoveries of the region, to maritime history, and cultural features like bullfighting. There is also a large selection of beaches for those looking for a more relaxing getaway in the sun and sand.
Sights
The most emblematic sight of Santander is the Magdalena Palace which was once a summer residence for the Spanish king. Located on a peninsula of the same name, the palace stands in beautiful stone masonry overlooking the sea. Other architectural sights include a handful of churches and public buildings, historic streets and squares, and a number of peaceful parks. One of the more notable churches is the Catedral de Santa Maria de la Asunción, or simply the Cathedral of Santander. Its impressive structure is mainly Gothic, though it has been extended and renovated over time.

In addition to the park surrounding the Magdalena Palace (which also has a zoo), another of Santander's more distinguished parks is the Parque de Cabo Mayor. Overlooking cliffs, the waves put on a spectacular show on windy days. The park is also home to the Faro de Cabo Mayor, the oldest lighthouse in Cantabria built in 1839. It is about 30m high, and is also the site of a museum at its base.

Other museums worth mention include the Prehistoric and Archaeological Museum of Cantabria, the Maritime Museum of Cantabria, the Bullfighting Museum, and the Municipal Museum of Arts.
Neighborhoods
Santander is the city hub for the Cantabria region of Spain. Like any city it has plenty of opportunities for shopping, dining, and entertainment. One of the main stretches in the city center is the Paseo de Pereda y Calle Castelar, a 1550-meter stretch of road lined with cathedrals and historic buildings from the 18th to 20th centuries. It runs from the city center right down to the water where you can find great views of the harbor. Another nearby center is the Plaza de Jose Antonio or Plaza Pombo, which is a charming square featuring a musical bandstand and many colorful flowerbeds. Santander is a modern city, so if you seek something on the quainter side, take a day trip to the village of Santillana del Mar just 30 kilometers west of Santander. One of Spain's prettiest towns, Santillana del Mar and its cobbled streets are lined with palaces, churches, and balconies full of flowers. There are plenty of traditional shops selling local specialties, and it is nearby the UNESCO world heritage site of the Altamira caves for something a little different.

Activities
If it is outdoor adventure you seek, the area surrounding Santander has a full range of activities from hiking or skiing in the mountains to swimming and watersports along the beaches of the coastline. The Primera de El Sardinero is the most famous beach of Santander, while Somo Beach just outside of Santander is more secluded and less crowded than beaches in Santander. Some others include Playa de El Puntal, Playa de Bikinis, Playa de Covachos, and many more. Other activities along the water include sailing, yacht charter, picnics, and climbing the lighthouse at Cabo Mayor for breathtaking views of the bay.

There are also the sights of the city to explore, offering some great opportunities to admire old world architecture and become immersed in the culture that thrives today. If you prefer to get lost in the history of the region, spend your days wandering city streets and villages, exploring museums, or hopping on a tour for a more guided experience.
Food and Dining
The northwest of Spain is an area bordered by coastline, making seafood and fish a common staple for dishes throughout the region. The Spanish word for seafood is "marisco," and fresh catches include things like clams, mussels, pod razors, cockles, crabs, barnacles, crayfish, snails, lobster, squid, sea bass, hake, scorpion fish, anchovies, sardines, and tuna. Pulpo a feira is a common seafood dish of octopus prepared with oil, salt, and hot paprika. Then there are empanadas-pies made with a traditional dough, filled with onion, pepper, and some meat, usually tuna, veal, or seafood. Some popular beverages include cider, wine, and orujo which is a type of pomace brandy. A great selection of dining options can be found in the city of Santander, especially in the district by the fishing harbor, Barrio Pesquero, if you're looking for seafood.

Transportation
By plane, Santander Airport is the main point of entry, located 5 kilometers east of the city. It operates domestic flights, primarily from Madrid, and international flights with Ryanair from London, Dublin, Brussels, Rome, Milan, Frankfurt, Paris, and Amsterdam, plus other international flights to Bilbao.

By train, RENFE operates daily from Madrid and Alicante to Santander with stops in the main cities of Palencia, Valladolid, and Avila along the way. (5-6 hours from Madrid to Santander)

There is also a ferry terminal in Santander if you wish to arrive by ferry from the UK.

By car from Bilbao, travel the A8 Freeway.

Navigating within the region is best done by rental car if you wish to see some of the smaller villages. Public buses are also available to the larger towns as well as between Santander and Bilbao.


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1 Categories averaged on a per-item basis.
2 Categories averaged on a per-day basis.
For example, the Food2 daily average is for all meals for an entire day, while Entertainment1 is for each individual purchase.


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