Davis travel guide

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You're Going to Love Davis

With a population of 65,622, Davis is a must-see destination in California, United States. Davis deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Davis

If you’re looking for affordable options, de Vere's Irish Pub - Davis (217 E Street) and University Retirement Community (1515 Shasta Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Davis

Davis in December
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel
Davis in December
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Davis in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 95 °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 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 3.8″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Davis, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Davis

Plane

When flying to Davis, you’ll arrive at Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 21 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Davis include American Airlines, Air Canada and Air France. The shortest domestic flight to Davis departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Davis. The train journey from Davis to Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $24 for a 3h 59m trip. The train station in Davis is called Davis, and is located 0.3 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Davis is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 102 km from Davis. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Davis, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Davis takes 89 km and will cost you around $15. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 249 km. Davis’s bus station is located 1.6 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Davis, you’ll arrive at Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 21 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Davis include American Airlines, Air Canada and Air France. The shortest domestic flight to Davis departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Davis. The train journey from Davis to Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $24 for a 3h 59m trip. The train station in Davis is called Davis, and is located 0.3 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Davis is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 102 km from Davis. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Davis, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Davis takes 89 km and will cost you around $15. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 249 km. Davis’s bus station is located 1.6 km from the city center.

Airports near Davis

Airlines serving Davis

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,296 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,934 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,758 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Davis

Most booked hotels in Davis

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Davis - University Area
3 stars
Excellent (9, 239 reviews)
$154+
Hyatt House Davis
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 379 reviews)
$122+
Hyatt Place Uc Davis
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 549 reviews)
$189+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Davis
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 690 reviews)
$117+
University Park Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 856 reviews)
$125+
Prodigy Hotel, a Days Inn by Wyndham
3 stars
Good (7.7, 954 reviews)
$115+

Renting a car in Davis

Renting a car in Davis costs $44 per day, on average, or $89 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 40% cheaper than airport locations in Davis.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Davis (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 Davis is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Davis costs $44 per day, on average, or $89 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 40% cheaper than airport locations in Davis.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Davis (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 Davis is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.