Palo Alto travel guide
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You're Going to Love Palo Alto
With a population of 64,403, Palo Alto is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Palo Alto deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Palo Alto
If you’re looking for affordable options, Nola - Palo Alto (535 Ramona Street) and Tai Pan (560 Waverley St) are great picks.
When to visit Palo Alto
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Palo Alto in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 3.2″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Palo Alto, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Palo Alto
Plane
When flying to Palo Alto, you’ll arrive at Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 21 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Palo Alto include Air France, Aeromexico and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Palo Alto departs from Burbank and takes around 1h 22m.
Car
Another option to get to Palo Alto is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 45 km from Palo Alto. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Turo, among others, in San Francisco.
Airlines serving Palo Alto
Where to stay in Palo Alto
From 5-star hotels such as the Nobu Hotel Palo Alto to great affordable options like the Dinah's Garden Hotel, Palo Alto offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $280 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $589 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Palo Alto, with prices from $34 to $827 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Palo Alto are about 91% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Palo Alto
Most booked hotels in Palo Alto
Renting a car in Palo Alto
Renting a car in Palo Alto costs $52 per day, on average, or $104 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Palo Alto.
Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Palo Alto (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 Palo Alto is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Palo Alto
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$31/day
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$32/day
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