With a population of 176,320, Santa Clarita is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Santa Clarita deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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Looking for warm weather? Then head to Santa Clarita in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 2.4″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Santa Clarita, with an average rainfall of 0″.
Although Santa Clarita doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bob Hope Airport (BUR), which is located 27 km from Santa Clarita. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Santa Clarita departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 12m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Santa Clarita. The train journey from Santa Clarita to Burbank takes 0h 28m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 36m trip. The train station in Santa Clarita is called Santa Clarita Newhall, and is located 1.9 km from the city center.
Another option to get to Santa Clarita is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 43 km from Santa Clarita. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Santa Clarita, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Ontario, the bus ride to Santa Clarita takes 64 km and will cost you around $24. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 193 km.
Renting a car in Santa Clarita costs $61 per day, on average, or $123 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, 18% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Santa Clarita (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 Santa Clarita is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
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