Cupertino travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cupertino

With a population of 58,302, Cupertino is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cupertino has to offer.

Where to Eat in Cupertino

If you’re looking for affordable options, Fontana's Italian (20840 Stevens Creek Blvd.) and Cafe Torre (20343 Stevens Creek Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Cupertino

Cupertino in December
Estimated hotel price
$142
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cupertino in December
Estimated hotel price
$142
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cupertino

Plane

When flying to Cupertino, you’ll arrive at Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Cupertino include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Cupertino departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cupertino. The train journey from Cupertino to Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $17 for a 3h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cupertino is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 38 miles from Cupertino. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cupertino using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Cupertino takes 140 miles and will cost you around $31. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 155 miles.

Plane

When flying to Cupertino, you’ll arrive at Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Cupertino include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Cupertino departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cupertino. The train journey from Cupertino to Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $17 for a 3h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cupertino is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 38 miles from Cupertino. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cupertino using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Cupertino takes 140 miles and will cost you around $31. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Cupertino

Airlines serving Cupertino

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 Cupertino

Most booked hotels in Cupertino

Hyatt House San Jose/Cupertino
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 246 reviews)
$178+
Sonesta Silicon Valley
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1222 reviews)
$137+
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1525 reviews)
$160+
Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 831 reviews)
$167+
Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Cupertino
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 67 reviews)
$283+
Juniper Hotel Cupertino, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 327 reviews)
$146+

Renting a car in Cupertino

Renting a car in Cupertino costs $50 per day, on average, or $151 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Cupertino.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Cupertino (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 Cupertino is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Chrysler Voyager or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cupertino costs $50 per day, on average, or $151 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Cupertino.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Cupertino (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 Cupertino is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Chrysler Voyager or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.