Pico Rivera travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pico Rivera

With a population of 62,942, Pico Rivera is a must-see destination in California, United States. Pico Rivera deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Pico Rivera

If you’re looking for affordable options, Clearman's Steak N Stein (9545 Whittier Blvd) and Los Amores de Julia - Pico Rivera (8800 Washington Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Pico Rivera

Pico Rivera in October
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pico Rivera in October
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Pico Rivera

Plane

When flying to Pico Rivera, you’ll arrive at Long Beach Municipal (LGB), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Pico Rivera include Southwest, Hawaiian Airlines and Air France. The shortest domestic flight to Pico Rivera departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Pico Rivera. The train journey from Pico Rivera 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 Pico Rivera is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 13 miles from Pico Rivera. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

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

Plane

When flying to Pico Rivera, you’ll arrive at Long Beach Municipal (LGB), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Pico Rivera include Southwest, Hawaiian Airlines and Air France. The shortest domestic flight to Pico Rivera departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Pico Rivera. The train journey from Pico Rivera 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 Pico Rivera is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 13 miles from Pico Rivera. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

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

Airports near Pico Rivera

Airlines serving Pico Rivera

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 Pico Rivera

Most booked hotels in Pico Rivera

Hyatt Regency Long Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1772 reviews)
$256+
Epic Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 246 reviews)
$128+
The Westin Long Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1250 reviews)
$236+
The Queen Mary
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 739 reviews)
$210+
Mid City Inn & Suites Pico Rivera
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 451 reviews)
$121+
Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 37 reviews)
$244+

Renting a car in Pico Rivera

Renting a car in Pico Rivera costs $34 per day, on average, or $67 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 36% cheaper than airport locations in Pico Rivera.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Pico Rivera (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 Pico Rivera is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Pico Rivera costs $34 per day, on average, or $67 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 36% cheaper than airport locations in Pico Rivera.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Pico Rivera (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 Pico Rivera is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.