Hemet travel guide
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You're Going to Love Hemet
With a population of 78,657, Hemet is a must-see destination in California, United States. Hemet deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Hemet
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hemet in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 98.6 °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 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 2.3″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Hemet, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Hemet
Plane
Although Hemet doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 52 miles from Hemet. San Diego Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Hemet departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hemet. The train journey from Hemet 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 Hemet is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 80 miles from Hemet. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hemet, including Bus, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Ontario, the bus ride to Hemet 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 Hemet
Where to stay in Hemet
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn Hemet - San Jacinto and Hampton Inn & Suites Hemet.
Where to stay in popular areas of Hemet
Most booked hotels in Hemet
Renting a car in Hemet
Renting a car in Hemet costs $54 per day, on average, or $107 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, 15% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Hemet (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 Hemet is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.