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You're Going to Love Ontario

With a population of 163,924, Ontario is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Ontario deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Ontario

is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Ontario. These include popular favorites such as Market Broiler- Ontario Mills (4553 Mills Cir), Black Angus Steakhouse - Ontario (3640 Porsche Way) and Rainforest Cafe - Ontario Mills (4810 Mills Circle). If you’re looking for affordable options, New York Grill (950 Ontario Mills Drive) and Benihana - Ontario, CA (3760 E Inland Empire Blvd) are great picks.

Most popular restaurants in Ontario

Japanese
Very good (547 reviews)
Seafood
Wonderful (112 reviews)
Japanese
Very good (547 reviews)
Seafood
Wonderful (112 reviews)

When to visit Ontario

Ontario in August
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ontario in August
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ontario in August, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 3.4″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Ontario, with an average rainfall of 0.1″.

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How to Get to Ontario

Plane

When flying to Ontario, you’ll arrive at Ontario Airport (ONT), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Ontario include Air Canada, Copa Airlines and Emirates. The shortest domestic flight to Ontario departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 12m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ontario. The train journey from Ontario to Burbank takes 0h 27m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 39m trip. The train station in Ontario is called Ontario, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Ontario is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 38 miles from Ontario. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ontario, including FlixBus, Busbud and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Ontario takes 120 miles and will cost you around $64. From Palm Springs, the ticket costs about $45 for a journey of 124 miles. The most popular bus station is Ontario Ontario, Ca, located 3 miles from downtown Ontario. Ontario Radisson Hotel is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Ontario, you’ll arrive at Ontario Airport (ONT), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Ontario include Air Canada, Copa Airlines and Emirates. The shortest domestic flight to Ontario departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 12m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ontario. The train journey from Ontario to Burbank takes 0h 27m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 39m trip. The train station in Ontario is called Ontario, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Ontario is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 38 miles from Ontario. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ontario, including FlixBus, Busbud and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Ontario takes 120 miles and will cost you around $64. From Palm Springs, the ticket costs about $45 for a journey of 124 miles. The most popular bus station is Ontario Ontario, Ca, located 3 miles from downtown Ontario. Ontario Radisson Hotel is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.

Airlines serving Ontario

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ontario

Where to stay in popular areas of Ontario

Most booked hotels in Ontario

SureStay Plus By Best Western Upland Ontario North
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 497 reviews)
$110+
Best Western Plus Heritage Inn Ontario Rancho Cucamonga
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 584 reviews)
$155+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ontario Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1700 reviews)
$94+
Ontario Airport Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1151 reviews)
$129+
DoubleTree by Hilton Claremont
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 336 reviews)
$163+
Holiday Inn Ontario Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1150 reviews)
$128+

Renting a car in Ontario

Renting a car in Ontario costs $53 per day, on average, or $106 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Dollar, Alamo and Payless are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Ontario is the Fox branch at 1776 E Holt Boulevard, which is 2 miles from the city center.

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 Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Ontario (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 Ontario is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Ontario costs $53 per day, on average, or $106 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Dollar, Alamo and Payless are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Ontario is the Fox branch at 1776 E Holt Boulevard, which is 2 miles from the city center.

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 Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Ontario (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 Ontario is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.