Brea travel guide

Brea Tourism | Brea Guide

You're Going to Love Brea

With a population of 39,282, Brea is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Brea has to offer.

Where to Eat in Brea

If you’re looking for affordable options, TAPS Fish House & Brewery - Brea (101 E. Imperial Hwy.) and Toast Kitchen and Bar (190 S State College Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Brea

Brea in February
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brea in February
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Brea in August, when the average temperature is 91.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 105.8 °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 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 0.5″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Brea, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Brea

Plane

Although Brea doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 17 miles from Brea. 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 Brea departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Brea. The train journey from Brea to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Woodland Hills, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 43m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Brea is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 26 miles from Brea. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brea, including Bus, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Ontario, the bus ride to Brea takes 40 miles and will cost you around $12. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 120 miles.

Plane

Although Brea doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 17 miles from Brea. 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 Brea departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Brea. The train journey from Brea to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Woodland Hills, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 43m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Brea is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 26 miles from Brea. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brea, including Bus, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Ontario, the bus ride to Brea takes 40 miles and will cost you around $12. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 120 miles.

Airlines serving Brea

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (853 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,530 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (485 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,849 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (870 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Brea

Most booked hotels in Brea

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2990 reviews)
$199+
Hyland Motel Brea
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 785 reviews)
$99+
Chase Suite Hotel Brea
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 538 reviews)
$152+
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, 19 reviews)
$854+
Hotel Lulu, BW Premier Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 4948 reviews)
$152+
Regency Motel of Brea
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 118 reviews)
$110+

Renting a car in Brea

Renting a car in Brea costs $44 per day, on average, or $131 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Brea.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Brea (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 Brea is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 84% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Brea costs $44 per day, on average, or $131 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Brea.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Brea (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 Brea is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 84% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.