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Santiago de los Caballeros travel guide

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With a population of 1.20 million, Santiago de los Caballeros is the largest city in Santiago, Dominican Republic by the number of inhabitants. 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 Santiago de los Caballeros has to offer.

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Activities & attractions in Santiago de los Caballeros

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When to visit Santiago de los Caballeros

Santiago de los Caballeros in December
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Santiago de los Caballeros in December
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Santiago de los Caballeros in June, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 64.4 °F, with an average temperature of 73.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 11.6″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Santiago de los Caballeros, with an average rainfall of 3″.

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How to Get to Santiago de los Caballeros

Plane

When flying to Santiago de los Caballeros, you’ll arrive at Santiago de los Caballeros (STI), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Santiago de los Caballeros include JetBlue, Qatar Airways and Delta. The shortest flight to Santiago de los Caballeros from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Santiago de los Caballeros is to pick up a car rental from Santo Domingo, which is about 83 miles from Santiago de los Caballeros. You’ll find branches of Zezgo and Infinity Car Rental, among others, in Santo Domingo.

Plane

When flying to Santiago de los Caballeros, you’ll arrive at Santiago de los Caballeros (STI), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Santiago de los Caballeros include JetBlue, Qatar Airways and Delta. The shortest flight to Santiago de los Caballeros from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Santiago de los Caballeros is to pick up a car rental from Santo Domingo, which is about 83 miles from Santiago de los Caballeros. You’ll find branches of Zezgo and Infinity Car Rental, among others, in Santo Domingo.

Airports near Santiago de los Caballeros

POPPuerto Plata La Union
SDQSanto Domingo Las Americas
STISantiago de los Caballeros

Airlines serving Santiago de los Caballeros

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,517 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,899 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,480 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,084 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,180 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,642 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,558 reviews)
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Where to stay in Santiago de los Caballeros

From 5-star hotels such as the Hodelpa Gran Almirante to great affordable options like the Platino Hotel & Casino, Santiago de los Caballeros offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $71 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $88 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Santiago de los Caballeros

Most booked hotels in Santiago de los Caballeros

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Hodelpa Gran Almirante
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 551 reviews)
$119+
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Hodelpa Garden Court
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 847 reviews)
$102+
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Hodelpa Centro Plaza
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1216 reviews)
$96+
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Hotel Casa Jum
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 294 reviews)
$41+
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Platino Hotel & Casino
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1224 reviews)
$58+
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Palmetto Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1393 reviews)
$50+
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Renting a car in Santiago de los Caballeros

Renting a car in Santiago de los Caballeros costs $30 per day, on average, or $91 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Santiago de los Caballeros.

Expect to pay $4.58 per gallon in Santiago de los Caballeros (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $54.96 and $73.29. The most frequently booked car type in Santiago de los Caballeros is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Class Full-size Car or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Santiago de los Caballeros costs $30 per day, on average, or $91 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Santiago de los Caballeros.

Expect to pay $4.58 per gallon in Santiago de los Caballeros (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $54.96 and $73.29. The most frequently booked car type in Santiago de los Caballeros is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Class Full-size Car or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Santiago de los Caballeros

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$22/day

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Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$24/day

Intermediate
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