Arroyo Grande travel guide

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You're Going to Love Arroyo Grande

With a population of 17 252, Arroyo Grande is a must-see destination in California, United States. Arroyo Grande deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Arroyo Grande

Arroyo Grande in March
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Arroyo Grande in March
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Arroyo Grande

Plane

When flying to Arroyo Grande, you’ll arrive at San Luis Obispo County (SBP), which is located 14 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Arroyo Grande include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Arroyo Grande departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Arroyo Grande. The train journey from Arroyo Grande to Van Nuys takes 4h 34m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $36 for a 6h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Arroyo Grande is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 239 km from Arroyo Grande. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Arroyo Grande.

Plane

When flying to Arroyo Grande, you’ll arrive at San Luis Obispo County (SBP), which is located 14 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Arroyo Grande include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Arroyo Grande departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Arroyo Grande. The train journey from Arroyo Grande to Van Nuys takes 4h 34m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $36 for a 6h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Arroyo Grande is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 239 km from Arroyo Grande. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Arroyo Grande.

Airlines serving Arroyo Grande

Lufthansa
Good (4,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,552 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,933 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,749 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,534 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,328 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (772 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,782 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (307 reviews)
Southern / Mokulele
Okay (8 reviews)
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Where to stay in Arroyo Grande

Average rates range from around $333 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $305 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Arroyo Grande

Most booked hotels in Arroyo Grande

The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 584 reviews)
$176+
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1807 reviews)
$220+
Madonna Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1140 reviews)
$254+
Apple Farm
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1848 reviews)
$162+
Cottage Inn by the Sea
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2824 reviews)
$214+
Spyglass Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1012 reviews)
$186+

Renting a car in Arroyo Grande

Renting a car in Arroyo Grande costs $117 per day, on average, or $234 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, 45% more expensive than at San Luis Obispo County.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Arroyo Grande (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Arroyo Grande is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Arroyo Grande costs $117 per day, on average, or $234 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, 45% more expensive than at San Luis Obispo County.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Arroyo Grande (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Arroyo Grande is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.