Rent a car in Santiago-De-Compostela with Europcar
Located in northwestern Spain, Santiago-De-Compostela is the end point of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage trail - the cross country path that supposedly holds the remains of Saint James the Great in the city cathedral. The 780 kilometre walk, beginning at St Jean Pied de Port in
France and arriving at Camino de Santiago, has been one of the world’s most important pilgrimages for the past 1000 years.
Tourist levels peak during July and August, but there is a heady festival vibe that lasts throughout the summer. Authentic taverns and impressive museums can be found around the historic core of pretty winding streets and architecture.
The Europcar car rental experience in Santiago-De-Compostela
There are two Europcar stations in Santiago-De-Compostela. One in the local
railway station and another at the
regional airport, around a 20-minute drive from the town.
Car hire in Santiago-De-Compostela is possible whatever your group size. Couples or individuals have the Nissan Micra or Volkswagen Golf - great choices for economy car hire. Families can turn to the Volkswagen Touran for more roomier transportation, and even bigger groups have 7 or 9-seater options in the Seat Alhambra and Mercedes Vito Tourer.
Moving heavier loads? You can hire a van Santiago-De-Compostela in Oviedo.
Travelling around the area? Pick up and drop off your rental car at different stations for convenience. With Europcar, you can enjoy both short term and long term car hire in Santiago-De-Compostela.
Driving in Santiago-De-Compostela
When you rent a car in Spain you will need an EU or EEA driver’s licence. International driver’s licences are accepted but not obligatory. Make sure you have your paper documents and passport in accompaniment to your licence.
Across Spain there is a maximum speed limit of 120 km/h on motorways, 90 km/h on rural roads and 50 km/h in urban areas. The speed limit lowers to 20 km/h in residential areas.
There are tolls to pay on Spanish roads. You can pay for these with cash, credit/debit cards, or electronically with Telepeaje or Via T transmitters. These can be purchased from banks or petrol stations.
In Santiago-De-Compostela you can park on-street and off-street. Paid parking applies throughout the week, although times vary. You can pay for parking by cash, credit/debit card and often, smartphone apps. Take into account that the busier summer months will make finding parking in the centre hard.
Discover Santiago-De-Compostela and surroundings by car
Whist the main attraction of Santiago-De-Compostela is the trek to the city itself and the cathedral at its end, there is plenty more to discover once you arrive. A great base for exploring the northern Spanish countryside with incredible scenic points for drivers.
A 25-minute drive from the city is Monte Pedroso, a peak with unrivalled views of Santiago-De-Compostela below. Protected for years from construction, the summit takes 40 minutes on foot, where a beautiful sunset of the city and its cathedral await you. To get there by car, take the road in O Carme de Abaixo and then turn right, following the signs for TV stations.
After the crowds of the town, head to the coast to get some headspace. There are several great day trips to Cabo Finisterre (83 kilometres), the most western jut of Spain; the charming maritime town of
A Coruña (75 kilometres), and the expansive Carnota beach (69 kilometres).
If you’re looking to make a longer trip on from Santiago-De-Compostela, why not make the a trip to Portugal?
Porto is around 2 and a half hours by car from the city.
