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Getafe
Visit Getafe as a half‑day side trip from Madrid (3–5 h total), or stay one night if you want to see the cathedral and football stadium.
Getafe lies 13 km south of central Madrid, linked by frequent commuter trains (C‑3, C‑4) and buses. Its main sights – Cerro de los Ángeles, the Renaissance cathedral, and the La Liga stadium – are clustered near the centre, making a short visit easy. A night stay adds flexibility for a football match or a relaxed dinner.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (very hot, higher pollution)
- Airport
- Adolfo Suárez Madrid‑Barajas (MAD)
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Spain ↗Spain is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Spain ↗High-speed trains have airport-style baggage screening at the station and boarding gates that close a few minutes before departure: arrive early.
- Spain ↗Carry your passport or ID: police may ask for it, and hotels must register every guest's document.
- Spain ↗The Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona sell timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead in season; book on the official sites before you fix your dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Getafe091 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Getafe, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Spain-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.Spain-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas.Spain-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.Spain-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Spain-wide
- SafetyGetafe is generally safe; petty theft can occur near train stations, so keep valuables secure.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers091 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall shops close about 14:00–17:00 and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Small shops close about 2:00 PM–5:00 PM and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Spain-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMAD Adolfo Suárez Madrid‑Barajas (Metro Line 8 to Plaza Elíptica, then commuter train C‑3/C‑4 (≈30 min).).
- Getting aroundTake commuter train C‑3 (to Aranjuez) or C‑4 (to Parla) – 3 stops in town; city buses 441/442/444 serve the centre…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.5–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Catedral de la Magdalena)€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Budget bedDorm bed, a night, per person€25 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedStandard double room, a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedStandard double room, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €45 (≈ US$55) · Mid €70 (≈ US$85) · High €110 (≈ US$130)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MAD Adolfo Suárez Madrid‑Barajas (Metro Line 8 to Plaza Elíptica, then commuter train C‑3/C‑4 (≈30 min).)
Map of Getafe
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Getafe
- Full city guide
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Madrid · 13 km straight line · full guide
- Móstoles · 13 km straight line
- Las Rozas · 25 km straight line
- Alcobendas · 27 km straight line
- Chinchón · 30 km straight line
- Aranjuez · 31 km straight line
- Alcalá de Henares · 36 km straight line
- Galapagar · 39 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Feb (7 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Getafe: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
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May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
6 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Take commuter train C‑3 (to Aranjuez) or C‑4 (to Parla) – 3 stops in town; city buses 441/442/444 serve the centre; taxis from Madrid cost €25‑30 (Jan 2026).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Madrid city centre
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
C‑3 or C‑4 commuter train, 15‑20 min
Ideal for museums, shopping and nightlife.
Aranjuez
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
C‑3 train to Aranjuez, 20 min
Royal palace and gardens, good for a short outing.
Toledo
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Train to Madrid (C‑3), then AVE to Toledo (≈30 min)
Longer transfer; consider an overnight if you want to explore fully.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Holiday Inn Express Madrid – Getafe
Near Av. Río Guadalquivir, good for one night; easy access to train station.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–45 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- €70 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Standard double room1 × 1 night × €110 | €110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €70 | €140 |
| Commuter train ticket (round‑trip Madrid‑Getafe)2 × €5 · check | €10 |
| Taxi from Madrid airport2 × €27 · 2026 estimate | €54 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × €12 · check | €24 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €34 |
| Trip total≈ €186 per person per day, bed included | €372≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.5–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Tapa | €2–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Taxi from Madrid airportJan 2026 | €25–30 (≈ US$30–35) |
| Commuter train ticketcheck | €5–6 (≈ US$6–7) |
| Museum entry (Catedral de la Magdalena) | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer heat can exceed 35 °C (95 °F); carry water.Summer heat can exceed 95 °F (35 °C); carry water.
- Air pollution rises when wind blows from the south‑east.
- Night buses (N803, N805) run only until around 02:00.Night buses (N803, N805) run only until around 2:00 AM.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 091
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- Police091
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
US consulate in Madrid; other embassies in Madrid.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Madrid airport → Getafe (taxi): about €27 (≈ US$35), 30 min (check)
- C‑3 commuter train Madrid ↔ Getafe: ≈ €5–6 each way
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disˈkulpe)
- Gracias — Thank you (ˈɡɾasjas)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (ˈkwanto ˈkwesta)
- ¿Dónde está la estación? — Where is the train station? (ˈdonde esˈta la esˈtaθjon)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (ˈpweðo paˈɣaɾ kon taˈɾxe.ta)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the toilet? (ˈdonde esˈta el ˈbaɲo)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Getafe. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (very hot, higher pollution) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at the Holiday Inn Express for a football match.
- Use a multi‑day transport pass (Renfe Cercanías) for unlimited commuter trips.
- Combine with a day‑trip to Aranjuez for a royal‑palace experience.
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