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 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 105 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Cadiz, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
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 Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 67h 30m.
Train
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Cadiz, followed by iryo. The train journey from Cadiz to Seville takes 1h 04m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $75 for a 3h 47m trip. Located 1.5 miles from the city centre, Cadiz Segunda Aguada is the busiest station in Cadiz. Another popular train station is Cádiz-Cortadura, located 3 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Cadiz is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 105 miles from Cadiz. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Delpaso, among others, in Málaga.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cadiz, including Socibus, Renfe and ALSA. From Seville, the bus ride to Cadiz takes 56 miles and will cost you around $38. From Córdoba, the ticket costs about $34 for a journey of 180 miles. Cadiz’s bus station is located 1.7 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Cadiz
Where to stay in Cadiz
Average rates range from around $131 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $131 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include South Hostel Cádiz and Casa Caracol. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Cadiz, with prices from $17 to $1,806 per night. La Viña is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Cadiz are about 23% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cadiz
Most booked hotels in Cadiz
Hiring a car in Cadiz
Expect to pay $2.73 per litre in Cadiz (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $32.69 and $43.59. The most frequently booked car type in Cadiz is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.