Salta travel guide
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You're Going to Love Salta
With a population of 512,686, Salta is the largest city in Salta, Argentina by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Salta deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Salta
When to visit Salta
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Salta in January, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 6.7″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Salta, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Salta
Plane
When flying to Salta, you’ll arrive at Salta Gen Belgrano (SLA), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Salta from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 21h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Salta is to pick up a car rental from Jujuy, which is about 42 miles from Salta. You’ll find branches of Budget and FIT Car Rental, among others, in Jujuy.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salta, including Flecha Bus, Chevallier and Brown. From San Miguel de Tucumán, the bus ride to Salta takes 250 miles and will cost you around $38. From Cordoba, the ticket costs about $143 for a journey of 685 miles. The most popular bus station is Salta central bus station, located 1.0 mile from downtown Salta. Salta Almte. Brown is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Salta
Where to stay in Salta
From 5-star hotels such as the Alejandro I Hotel to great affordable options like the Hotel Colonial Salta, Salta offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $70 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $148 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Salta, with prices from $12 to $1,890 per night. Centro is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Salta are about 26% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Salta
Most booked hotels in Salta
Renting a car in Salta
Renting a car in Salta costs $43 per day, on average, or $86 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Salta Gen Belgrano.
Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Salta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23. The most frequently booked car type in Salta is Economy (Chevrolet Onix or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Golf or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.