With 1.36 million inhabitants, Santa Cruz de la Sierra is the most populous city in Bolivia. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Santa Cruz de la Sierra has to offer.
When flying to Santa Cruz de la Sierra, you’ll arrive at Santa Cruz de la Sierra Viru Viru Intl (VVI), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Santa Cruz de la Sierra from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 6h 50m.
Another option to get to Santa Cruz de la Sierra is to pick up a car rental from Cochabamba, which is about 200 miles from Santa Cruz de la Sierra. You’ll find branches of Fox and Europcar, among others, in Cochabamba.
Santa Cruz de la Sierra’s bus station is located 1.5 miles from the city center.
From 5-star hotels such as the Marriott Santa Cruz de la Sierra Hotel to great affordable options like the Senses Centro, Santa Cruz de la Sierra offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $46 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $86 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Santa Cruz de la Sierra costs $70 per day, on average, or $348 if you want to rent if for 5 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Santa Cruz de la Sierra Viru Viru Intl.
Expect to pay $2.04 per gallon in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $24.53 and $32.71. Mini (Suzuki Alto or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.