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 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cupertino. The train journey from Cupertino to Santa Clara takes 1h 01m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 16m 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 Greyhound or FlixBus. From Fresno, the bus ride to Cupertino takes 405 miles and will cost you around $53. From Burbank, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 420 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 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cupertino. The train journey from Cupertino to Santa Clara takes 1h 01m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 16m 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 Greyhound or FlixBus. From Fresno, the bus ride to Cupertino takes 405 miles and will cost you around $53. From Burbank, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 420 miles.

Airports near Cupertino

Airlines serving Cupertino

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 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, 247 reviews)
$179+
Sonesta Silicon Valley
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1204 reviews)
$139+
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1526 reviews)
$158+
Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Cupertino
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 67 reviews)
$272+
Juniper Hotel Cupertino, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 333 reviews)
$143+
The Westin San Jose
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 410 reviews)
$174+

Renting a car in Cupertino

Renting a car in Cupertino costs $66 per day, on average, or $199 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Cupertino.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Cupertino is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cupertino costs $66 per day, on average, or $199 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Cupertino.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Cupertino is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.