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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

Adventure tours - Excursiones de aventura
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When to visit Santiago de los Caballeros

Santiago de los Caballeros in September
Estimated package price
$82
2 travelers
Flight to Santiago de los Caballeros
3 nights at hotel
Santiago de los Caballeros in September
Estimated package price
$82
2 travelers
Flight to Santiago de los Caballeros
3 nights at 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 11 km 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 Raleigh and takes around 6h 02m.

Car

Another option to get to Santiago de los Caballeros is to pick up a car rental from Santo Domingo, which is about 134 km from Santiago de los Caballeros. You’ll find branches of Zezgo and America 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 11 km 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 Raleigh and takes around 6h 02m.

Car

Another option to get to Santiago de los Caballeros is to pick up a car rental from Santo Domingo, which is about 134 km from Santiago de los Caballeros. You’ll find branches of Zezgo and America 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

Lufthansa
Good (8,213 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,065 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,554 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,659 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,194 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,609 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,480 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,041 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,341 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,553 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,460 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 $80 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $138 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, 628 reviews)
$138+
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Hotel Santiago, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 166 reviews)
$164+
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Hodelpa Garden Court
4 stars
Excellent (9, 903 reviews)
$115+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Santiago de los Caballeros
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 42 reviews)
$166+
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AC Hotels by Marriott Santiago de los Caballeros
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 111 reviews)
$172+
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Platino Hotel & Casino
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1296 reviews)
$88+
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Renting a car in Santiago de los Caballeros

Renting a car in Santiago de los Caballeros costs $29 per day, on average, or $86 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Santiago de los Caballeros.

Expect to pay $5.79 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 $69.50 and $92.67. The most frequently booked car type in Santiago de los Caballeros is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Santiago de los Caballeros costs $29 per day, on average, or $86 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Santiago de los Caballeros.

Expect to pay $5.79 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 $69.50 and $92.67. The most frequently booked car type in Santiago de los Caballeros is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 76% 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

$21/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$25/day

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