Santiago de los Caballeros travel guide
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You're Going to Love Santiago de los Caballeros
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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Santiago de los Caballeros has to offer.
What to do in Santiago de los Caballeros
Top activities & attractions in Santiago de los Caballeros
When to visit Santiago de los Caballeros
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″.
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. The shortest flight to Santiago de los Caballeros from the United States departs from New York and takes around 3h 36m.
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 Ace and Dollar, among others, in Santo Domingo.
Airports near Santiago de los Caballeros
Airlines serving Santiago de los Caballeros
Where to stay in Santiago de los Caballeros
Average rates range from around $66 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $65 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
Renting a car in Santiago de los Caballeros
Renting a car in Santiago de los Caballeros costs $52 per day, on average, or $258 if you want to rent if for 5 days. Sixt, Alamo and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Santiago de los Caballeros is the Ace branch at In Terminal, which is 11 km from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Santiago de los Caballeros.
Expect to pay $5.34 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 $64.05 and $85.40. The most frequently booked car type in Santiago de los Caballeros is Intermediate (Suzuki Vitara/Escudo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Ka or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Santiago de los Caballeros
Mini
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$30/day
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$30/day