Saint Helena travel guide
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You're Going to Love Saint Helena
With a population of 5.814, Saint Helena is a must-see destination in California, United States. Saint Helena deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Saint Helena
When to visit Saint Helena
How to Get to Saint Helena
Plane
Although Saint Helena doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 79 km from Saint Helena. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, ITA Airways, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Saint Helena departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 23m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Saint Helena. The train journey from Saint Helena 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.
Car
Another option to get to Saint Helena is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 80 km from Saint Helena. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Saint Helena, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Saint Helena takes 684 km and will cost you around $86. From Burbank, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 708 km.
Airlines serving Saint Helena
Where to stay in Saint Helena
Average rates range from around $972 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,066 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Saint Helena
Most booked hotels in Saint Helena
Renting a car in Saint Helena
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Saint Helena (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 Saint Helena is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.