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Good to know
- Nearest airport
- Santiago–Rosalía de Castro Airport (SCQ)
- To city centre
- 11 km
- Parking in the centre
- Paid zones
- Main roads
- AP-9, AG-56, N-550
- Region
- Galicia
- Population
- 99,536
- City IATA code
- SCQ
- Time zone
- Europe/Madrid
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 16
- Rental companies
- 5
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Where to pick up a car in Santiago de Compostela
Rental desks by area, with the distance from the city centre.
Santiago de Compostela - Daniel Castelao
Offices 5City centre
Offices 2Further from the centre
Offices 9Santa Marta
San Lázaro
O Muíño Vello
Reborido
Other areas
Rental companies in Santiago de Compostela
Offices come from open map data — not every one can be booked through our search.
Centauro
- Offices
- 1
Enterprise
- Offices
- 1
Europcar
- Offices
- 1
Hertz
- Offices
- 1
Sixt
- Offices
- 1
Santiago de Compostela by car
Every pilgrim finishing the Way of St James ends up in the granite streets of Santiago de Compostela, which fills its old quarter with arrivals in any weather. Galicia is wet, and the stone here has the dark polish that constant rain gives it.
Driving in Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela is reached by AP-9, AG-56 and N-550. Parking in the centre is paid and marked by zone. Driving through the centre is restricted, so most drivers park on the edge.
From the airport without a car
From the airport, Tralusa bus 6A heads into town and terminates at the railway and bus stations. Anyone staying near the cathedral can get off sooner at Rúa da Virxe da Cerca beside the marketplace, before the route swings south towards the stations.
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Day trips from Santiago de Compostela
- Pontevedra50 km
- La Coruna55 km
- Vigo73 km
Rules of the road in Spain
- Speed limits
- 50 / 90 / 120 km/h
- Alcohol limit
- 0.5 ‰
- Motorway tolls
- motorway tolls paid at the barrier
- Must carry
- a reflective vest and a warning triangle
- Emergency number
- 112
What kind of car do you need?
Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.
Frequently asked questions
Spain: which side of the road do they drive on?
On the right. Speed limits are posted at the roadside and differ between towns, open roads and motorways.
Which currency will I be charged in?
Prices are usually set in EUR. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.
Can I drive the car into another country?
Often yes within the EU, but never assume it. Crossing a border has to be allowed by the rental company and usually costs extra, so check the terms before you book.
Where do I park in the centre of Santiago de Compostela?
Parking in the centre is paid and marked by zone.
Do I need an International Driving Permit?
An International Driving Permit is recommended alongside a non-EU licence.
What are the speed limits in Spain?
50 km/h in towns, 90 km/h on open roads, 120 km/h on motorways.
Are the motorways tolled?
Motorways charge at the barrier. Payment is by cash or card.
Where can I pick up a rental car in Santiago de Compostela?
At Santiago de Compostela - Daniel Castelao: Centauro, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt. In the city centre: 2 independent offices. In Santa Marta: an independent office. In San Lázaro: an independent office. In Vite: an independent office. Elsewhere in the city: Oscar and 5 independent offices. More rental desks are at Santiago–Rosalía de Castro Airport.