Oroville travel guide
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You're Going to Love Oroville
With a population of 15 546, Oroville is a must-see destination in California, United States. Oroville deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Oroville
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Oroville in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 98.6 °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 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 5.7″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Oroville, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Oroville
Plane
Although Oroville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 91 km from Oroville. Reno Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Avianca, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Oroville departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 22m.
Car
Another option to get to Oroville is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 205 km from Oroville. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oroville, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Oroville takes 813 km and will cost you around $127. From San Fernando, the ticket costs about $128 for a journey of 869 km.
Airlines serving Oroville
Where to stay in Oroville
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oroville Lake and Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Oroville.
Where to stay in popular areas of Oroville
Most booked hotels in Oroville
Renting a car in Oroville
Renting a car in Oroville costs $38 per day, on average, or $76 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 34% cheaper than airport locations in Oroville.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Oroville (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 Oroville is Compact (Kia Soul or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 3% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.