Livermore travel guide
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You're Going to Love Livermore
With a population of 80,968, Livermore is a must-see destination in California, United States. Livermore deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Livermore
If you’re looking for affordable options, Tasting Lounge at Wente Vineyards (5050 Arroyo Rd.) and Terra Mia (4040 East Avenue) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Polo's Corner (2002 Portola Ave) and Shwe Myanmar Burmese Cuisine (1106 E Stanley Blvd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Livermore.
When to visit Livermore
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Livermore in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 3″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Livermore, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Livermore
Plane
Although Livermore doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 24 miles from Livermore. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Spirit Airlines, Southwest, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Livermore departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Livermore. The train journey from Livermore to Santa Clara takes 1h 01m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 16m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city center, Livermore is the busiest station in Livermore. Another popular train station is Livermore Vasco Road, located 3 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Livermore is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 36 miles from Livermore. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Livermore using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Livermore takes 125 miles and will cost you around $19. From Fresno, the ticket costs about $34 for a journey of 265 miles.
Airlines serving Livermore
Where to stay in Livermore
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Livermore and Best Western Plus Vineyard Inn.
Where to stay in popular areas of Livermore
Most booked hotels in Livermore
Renting a car in Livermore
Renting a car in Livermore costs $62 per day, on average, or $124 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Livermore.
Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Livermore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Livermore is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.