Petaluma travel guide
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You're Going to Love Petaluma
With a population of 57,941, Petaluma is a must-see destination in California, United States. Petaluma deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Petaluma
If you’re looking for affordable options, Risibisi (154 Petaluma Blvd. North) and Seared - Petaluma (170 Petaluma Blvd N) are great picks.
When to visit Petaluma
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Petaluma in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °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 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 5.4″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Petaluma, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Petaluma
Plane
Although Petaluma doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 43 miles from Petaluma. 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 Petaluma departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Petaluma. The train journey from Petaluma 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.
Car
Another option to get to Petaluma is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 33 miles from Petaluma. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Petaluma using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Petaluma takes 125 miles and will cost you around $19. From Fresno, the ticket costs about $34 for a journey of 265 miles.
Airlines serving Petaluma
Where to stay in Petaluma
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Petaluma, CA and Best Western Petaluma Inn.
Where to stay in popular areas of Petaluma
Most booked hotels in Petaluma
Renting a car in Petaluma
Renting a car in Petaluma costs $73 per day, on average, or $147 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
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 $3.90 per gallon in Petaluma (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 Petaluma is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Petaluma
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$38/day
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$39/day