Garden Grove travel guide
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You're Going to Love Garden Grove
With a population of 170,883, Garden Grove is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Garden Grove deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Garden Grove
If you’re looking for affordable options, Brodard Chateau (9100 Trask Ave) and Tusca - Hyatt Regency Orange County (11999 Harbor Blvd) are great picks.
When to visit Garden Grove
How to Get to Garden Grove
Plane
When flying to Garden Grove, you’ll arrive at John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Garden Grove include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Garden Grove departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 02m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Garden Grove. The train journey from Garden Grove to Burbank takes 0h 29m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 36m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Garden Grove is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 29 miles from Garden Grove. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garden Grove, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From San Fernando, the bus ride to Garden Grove takes 90 miles and will cost you around $29. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 120 miles. Garden Grove’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Garden Grove
Where to stay in Garden Grove
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tropic Lodge and Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Garden Grove/Anaheim South.
Where to stay in popular areas of Garden Grove
Most booked hotels in Garden Grove
Renting a car in Garden Grove
Renting a car in Garden Grove 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 $3.90 per gallon in Garden Grove (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 Garden Grove is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Car or similar) are, on average, 84% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Garden Grove
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$31/day
Premium
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$59/day