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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Mirador Las Cortes (C. San Francisco, 9) and Restaurante Café Royalty (Pl. Candelaria) are great picks.
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.
Although Cadiz doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to La Parra Airport, Jerez (XRY), which is located 32 km from Cadiz. The shortest flight to Cadiz from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 34h 15m.
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 $72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $87 for a 3h 47m trip. Located 2.4 km from the city centre, Cadiz Segunda Aguada is the busiest station in Cadiz. Another popular train station is Cádiz-Cortadura, located 5 km from the centre.
Another option to get to Cadiz is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 168 km from Cadiz. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and NIZACARS , among others, in Málaga.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cadiz, including Socibus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Seville, the bus ride to Cadiz takes 121 km and will cost you around $35. From Madrid, the ticket costs about $116 for a journey of 700 km. Cadiz’s bus station is located 2.7 km from the city centre.
Average rates range from around $141 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $174 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include South Hostel Cadiz and Casa Caracol. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Cadiz, with prices from $17 to $1,779 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.
Expect to pay $2.70 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 $32.39 and $43.18. 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, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.