Cadiz travel guide
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You're Going to Love Cadiz
With a population of 126,766, Cadiz is a must-see destination in Andalusia, Spain. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cadiz has to offer.
When to visit Cadiz
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cadiz in August, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 50 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Cadiz, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Cadiz
Plane
Although Cadiz doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to La Parra Airport, Jerez (XRY), which is located 20 miles from Cadiz. The shortest flight to Cadiz from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 10h.
Train
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Cadiz, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Cadiz to Málaga takes 3h 40m and costs around $55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $66 for a 3h 47m trip. Located 1.5 miles from the city center, Cadiz Segunda Aguada is the busiest station in Cadiz. Another popular train station is Cádiz-Cortadura, located 3 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Cadiz is to pick up a car rental from Málaga, which is about 105 miles from Cadiz. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Centauro, among others, in Málaga.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cadiz, including Socibus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Seville, the bus ride to Cadiz takes 75 miles and will cost you around $23. From Madrid, the ticket costs about $77 for a journey of 435 miles. Cadiz’s bus station is located 1.7 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Cadiz
Where to stay in Cadiz
Average rates range from around $93 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $120 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Argantonio and Hotel Boutique Convento Cádiz. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Cadiz, with prices from $11 to $1,180 per night. El Pópulo is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cadiz are about 19% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cadiz
Most booked hotels in Cadiz
Renting a car in Cadiz
Renting a car in Cadiz costs $48 per day, on average, or $143 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Cadiz.
Expect to pay $6.78 per gallon in Cadiz (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $81.31 and $108.41. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cadiz, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.