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 4 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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 55m.
Train
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Cadiz, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Cadiz to Málaga takes 3h 40m and costs around £38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about £46 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 Delpaso and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Málaga.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cadiz, including Socibus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Seville, the bus ride to Cadiz takes 75 miles and will cost you around £18. From Madrid, the ticket costs about £60 for a journey of 435 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 £74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £99 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Argantonio and Hotel Boutique Convento Cádiz. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Cadiz, with prices from £9 to £927 per night. El Pópulo is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Cadiz are about 18% 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
Hiring a car in Cadiz costs £34 per day, on average, or £138 if you want to hire it for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 26% more expensive than at Jerez de la Frontera La Parra.
Expect to pay £1.41 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 £16.87 and £22.49. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cadiz, while also 83% cheaper than other types, on average.