Santiago travel guide
Santiago Tourism | Santiago Guide
You're Going to Love Santiago
With 4.84 million inhabitants, Santiago is the most populous city in Chile. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Santiago has to offer.
Where to Eat in Santiago
If you’re looking for affordable options, Restaurante Estro (L Alcalde #15) and Vikingos (166 Av. Ricardo Cumming) are great picks.
When to visit Santiago
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Santiago in January, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Santiago, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Santiago
Plane
When flying to Santiago, you’ll arrive at Santiago Airport (SCL), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Santiago from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 16h 40m.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Santiago, including Andesmar, CATA Internacional and Bus. From La Serena, the bus ride to Santiago takes 330 miles and will cost you around £8. From Concepción, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 360 miles. The most popular bus station is Santiago Terminal Sur, located 2 miles from the city centre of Santiago. Santiago Terminal los Heroes is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city centre.
Airports near Santiago
Airlines serving Santiago
Where to stay in Santiago
From 5-star hotels such as the NH Collection Plaza Santiago to great affordable options like the Best Western Estacion Central, Santiago offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £50 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £138 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Santa Maria Express and Apart Hotel Elite. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Santiago, with prices from £22 to £180 per night. Historic Center is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Santiago are about 45% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Santiago
Most booked hotels in Santiago
Hiring a car in Santiago
Hiring a car in Santiago costs £26 per day, on average, or £77 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 28% more expensive than at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.
Expect to pay £1.27 per litre in Santiago (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.17 and £20.22. Economy (MG 3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Santiago, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.