Modesto travel guide
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You're Going to Love Modesto
With a population of 201,165, Modesto is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Modesto has to offer.
Where to Eat in Modesto
If you’re looking for affordable options, Dewz (1505 J street) and Skewers Kabob House (906 J Street) are great picks.
When to visit Modesto
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Modesto in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 95 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 2.6″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Modesto, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Modesto
Plane
Although Modesto doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 55 miles from Modesto. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Modesto departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 37m.
Train
The train station in Modesto is called Modesto, and is located 5 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Modesto is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 78 miles from Modesto. You’ll find branches of Turo and Priceless, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Modesto Modesto, Ca, located 0.0 miles from downtown Modesto. Modesto Golden State Highway is also a commonly used station, and is 6 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Modesto
Where to stay in Modesto
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham Modesto and Best Western Palm Court Inn.
Where to stay in popular areas of Modesto
Most booked hotels in Modesto
Renting a car in Modesto
Renting a car in Modesto costs $64 per day, on average, or $191 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Modesto is the Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch at 4623 Mchenry Ave Ste C, which is 5 miles from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at San Francisco.
Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Modesto (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. The most frequently booked car type in Modesto is Compact (Chevrolet Bolt or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
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