Del Mar travel guide
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You're Going to Love Del Mar
With a population of 4,161, Del Mar is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Del Mar deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Del Mar
If you’re looking for affordable options, Market Restaurant and Bar (3702 Via de la Valle) and KITCHEN 1540 (1540 Camino Del Mar) are great picks.
When to visit Del Mar
How to Get to Del Mar
Plane
When flying to Del Mar, you’ll arrive at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar (CLD), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Del Mar departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.
Car
Another option to get to Del Mar is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 97 miles from Del Mar. You’ll find branches of Ace and Right Cars, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Del Mar Denny's, located 1.5 miles from downtown Del Mar. Del Mar Mango Drive is also a commonly used station, and is 1.3 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Del Mar
Where to stay in Del Mar
Average rates range from around $474 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $515 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Del Mar, with prices from $143 to $879 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Del Mar are about 191% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Del Mar
Most booked hotels in Del Mar
Renting a car in Del Mar
Renting a car in Del Mar costs $42 per day, on average, or $84 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Del Mar.
Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Del Mar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Full-size (Nissan Altima or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Del Mar, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.
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