Davis travel guide

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You're Going to Love Davis

With a population of 65,622, Davis is a must-see destination in California, United States. Davis deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Davis

If you’re looking for affordable options, de Vere's Irish Pub - Davis (217 E Street) and Paesanos - Davis (139 G St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, University Retirement Community (1515 Shasta Dr) and Seasons - Davis (102 F Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Davis.

When to visit Davis

Davis in December
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel
Davis in December
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Davis in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 95 °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 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 3.8″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Davis, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Davis

Plane

When flying to Davis, you’ll arrive at Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Davis include American Airlines, Air Canada and Air France. The shortest domestic flight to Davis departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Davis. The train journey from Davis 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. The train station in Davis is called Davis, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Davis is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 64 miles from Davis. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Davis using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Davis takes 140 miles and will cost you around $31. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 155 miles. Davis’s bus station is located 1.0 mile from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Davis, you’ll arrive at Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Davis include American Airlines, Air Canada and Air France. The shortest domestic flight to Davis departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Davis. The train journey from Davis 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. The train station in Davis is called Davis, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Davis is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 64 miles from Davis. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Davis using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Davis takes 140 miles and will cost you around $31. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 155 miles. Davis’s bus station is located 1.0 mile from the city center.

Airports near Davis

Airlines serving Davis

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 Davis

Most booked hotels in Davis

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Davis - University Area
3 stars
Excellent (9, 240 reviews)
$150+
Hyatt House Davis
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 386 reviews)
$122+
Hyatt Place Uc Davis
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 547 reviews)
$205+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Davis
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 701 reviews)
$113+
University Park Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 864 reviews)
$119+
Prodigy Hotel, a Days Inn by Wyndham
3 stars
Good (7.7, 949 reviews)
$113+

Renting a car in Davis

Renting a car in Davis costs $47 per day, on average, or $94 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 37% cheaper than airport locations in Davis.

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

Renting a car in Davis costs $47 per day, on average, or $94 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 37% cheaper than airport locations in Davis.

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