Oakhurst travel guide

Oakhurst Tourism | Oakhurst Guide

You're Going to Love Oakhurst

With a population of 2,829, Oakhurst is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Oakhurst to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Oakhurst

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Elderberry House (48688 Victoria Lane) and South Gate Brewing Company (40233 Enterprise Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Oakhurst

Oakhurst in January
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oakhurst in January
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Oakhurst

Plane

Although Oakhurst doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Fresno Yosemite Airport (FAT), which is located 38 miles from Oakhurst. Fresno Yosemite Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, Southwest, Avianca and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Oakhurst departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Oakhurst. The train journey from Oakhurst to Bakersfield takes 2h 00m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Sacramento, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 19m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Oakhurst is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 155 miles from Oakhurst. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Oakhurst using FlixBus or Greyhound. From San Diego, the bus ride to Oakhurst takes 475 miles and will cost you around $85. From Las Vegas, the ticket costs about $65 for a journey of 595 miles.

Plane

Although Oakhurst doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Fresno Yosemite Airport (FAT), which is located 38 miles from Oakhurst. Fresno Yosemite Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, Southwest, Avianca and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Oakhurst departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Oakhurst. The train journey from Oakhurst to Bakersfield takes 2h 00m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Sacramento, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 19m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Oakhurst is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 155 miles from Oakhurst. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Oakhurst using FlixBus or Greyhound. From San Diego, the bus ride to Oakhurst takes 475 miles and will cost you around $85. From Las Vegas, the ticket costs about $65 for a journey of 595 miles.

Airports near Oakhurst

Airlines serving Oakhurst

Lufthansa
Good (4,669 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,640 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,574 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,007 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,750 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,359 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,320 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (960 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (809 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (271 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (782 reviews)
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Where to stay in Oakhurst

Average rates range from around $295 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $562 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Oakhurst

Most booked hotels in Oakhurst

Yosemite Southgate Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2135 reviews)
$225+
Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2436 reviews)
$277+
Tenaya at Yosemite
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3462 reviews)
$368+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oakhurst-Yosemite Park Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 771 reviews)
$232+
The Pines Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 470 reviews)
$268+
Apple Blossom Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, 8 reviews)
$162+

Renting a car in Oakhurst

Renting a car in Oakhurst costs $34 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 83% cheaper than airport locations in Oakhurst.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Oakhurst (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.

Renting a car in Oakhurst costs $34 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 83% cheaper than airport locations in Oakhurst.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Oakhurst (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.