Car Hire Santiago Compostela Airport - Mini guide to Santiago Compostela Airport

Santiago de Compostela Airport, sometimes referred to as Lavacolla, is the most important airport in Spain's Galicia area. It is on the outskirts of Galicia's historical capital city, Santiago de Compostela, and the best way to get into town is by car hire at Santiago Compostela Airport.

With regular flights arriving from both domestic and international destinations, including London, Rome and Tenerife, many choose to pick up cheap car hire at Santiago Compostela Airport when they arrive. The city is soaked in history and particularly popular with Catholics as it is thought to be the final resting place of St James.

Car rental at Santiago Compostela Airport can take you right into the heart of the bustling city. It is home to around 100,000 Spaniards, but there are always many more people on the streets due to the vast amounts of visitors it attracts each year. There is also a big student population here due to the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC). It is one of the oldest in the country and has at least 40,000 students.

The city is officially a UNESCO World Heritage site, due to the magnificent cathedral in the centre of the old part of town. It is here, at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, that you will find the tomb St James. You can even visit the shrine and hug the statue that represents the saint. The cathedral also boasts an eclectic selection of architectural styles.

Praza do Obradoiro is also easily reached by hire car in its location in the centre of the city. Thousands of pilgrims arrive every day in the square, which was once the base of the stonemasons that helped build the cathedral. The surrounding buildings are very impressive for those interested in architecture.

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