With a population of 51 904, Novato is a must-see destination in California, United States. Novato deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Wildfox (225 Alameda Del Prado) and Aurora Ristorante Italiano (8 Commerical Blvd) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Novato in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 5.8″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Novato, with an average rainfall of 0″.
Although Novato doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 54 km from Novato. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Spirit Airlines, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Novato departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 25m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Novato. The train journey from Novato to Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $26 for a 3h 58m trip.
Another option to get to Novato is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 38 km from Novato. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Novato, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Novato takes 89 km and will cost you around $15. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $83 for a journey of 700 km.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham Novato/San Francisco and Americas Best Value Inn Novato Marin Sonoma.
Renting a car in Novato costs $66 per day, on average, or $133 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 $3.94 per gallon in Novato (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 Novato is Compact (Chevrolet Bolt or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.