With a population of 39.282, Brea is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Brea has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, TAPS Fish House & Brewery - Brea (101 E. Imperial Hwy.) and Toast Kitchen and Bar (190 S State College Blvd) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Brea in August, when the average temperature is 91.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 105.8 °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 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 0.5″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Brea, with an average rainfall of 0″.
Although Brea doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 27 km from Brea. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Brea departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 10m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Brea. The train journey from Brea to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 47m trip.
Another option to get to Brea is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 41 km from Brea. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brea, including LuxXpress, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Brea takes 193 km and will cost you around $66. From San Diego, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 190 miles.
Renting a car in Brea costs $54 per day, on average, or $162 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Brea (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Brea is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 87% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.