Fontana travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fontana

With a population of 196,069, Fontana is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fontana has to offer.

Where to Eat in Fontana

If you’re looking for affordable options, Pancho Villa's Mexican Grill Restaurant & Entertainment (10210 Juniper Ave) and El Baja - Fontana (18080 Arrow Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Fontana

Fontana in March
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fontana in March
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Fontana

Plane

When flying to Fontana, you’ll arrive at Ontario Airport (ONT), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fontana include Air Canada, Copa Airlines and Frontier. The shortest domestic flight to Fontana departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fontana. The train journey from Fontana to Burbank takes 0h 29m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 34m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fontana is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 50 miles from Fontana. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fontana, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From San Fernando, the bus ride to Fontana takes 90 miles and will cost you around $29. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 125 miles.

Plane

When flying to Fontana, you’ll arrive at Ontario Airport (ONT), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fontana include Air Canada, Copa Airlines and Frontier. The shortest domestic flight to Fontana departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fontana. The train journey from Fontana to Burbank takes 0h 29m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 34m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fontana is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 50 miles from Fontana. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fontana, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From San Fernando, the bus ride to Fontana takes 90 miles and will cost you around $29. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airlines serving Fontana

Lufthansa
Good (4,689 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,264 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,433 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,971 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,967 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (816 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (928 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Fontana

Most booked hotels in Fontana

Comfort Inn Fontana
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 338 reviews)
$132+
Hilton Garden Inn Fontana
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 270 reviews)
$161+
Ontario Airport Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1124 reviews)
$123+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ontario Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1710 reviews)
$126+
Holiday Inn Ontario Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1123 reviews)
$124+
Ontario Airport Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1012 reviews)
$96+

Renting a car in Fontana

Renting a car in Fontana costs $63 per day, on average, or $250 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Fontana (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 Fontana is Full-size (Toyota Sequoia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fontana costs $63 per day, on average, or $250 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Fontana (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 Fontana is Full-size (Toyota Sequoia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.