Santiago is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Santiago works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Santiago, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 1 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Santiago, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Santiago starts at around €74 per night, with a typical rate near €116 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: Courtyard by Marriott Santiago Las Condes, 4-star, guest rating 9.4 from 2108 reviews, from €114 per night; Ola Santiago Providencia, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, 4-star, guest rating 9.4 from 3730 reviews, from €140 per night; The Singular Santiago, 5-star, guest rating 9.3 from 933 reviews, from €182 per night; DoubleTree by Hilton Santiago - Vitacura, 4-star, guest rating 9.2 from 2663 reviews, from €86 per night; Almasur Providencia, guest rating 9.2 from 5364 reviews, from €87 per night.
Day trips & routes: Vina del Mar — about 125 km, 1h 31m drive. Fastest option is Vina del Mar: 1h 31m by car.
Santiago: what to know
Things to see: "Legacy Family Tour Lunch or Dinner Pairing 4 Strokes", rated 5 from 49 reviews, from €35.73; "Valparaíso & Casablanca : Wine, Heritage and local culture", rated 5 from 39 reviews, from €348.36; "City tour Santiago on electric scooter, nature and city", rated 5 from 33 reviews, from €79.5; "From Santiago to the Andes: 4x4, horseback riding, waterfall visit and barbecue", rated 5 from 33 reviews, from €267.97; "Rafting Adventure in the Maipo Cajon", rated 5 from 29 reviews, from €31.26.
Santiago has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 1 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Santiago is around €116, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Santiago you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 1 route worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Chile, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
