Saint Helena travel guide
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You're Going to Love Saint Helena
With a population of 5,814, Saint Helena is a must-see destination in California, United States. Saint Helena deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Saint Helena
If you’re looking for affordable options, Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch (738 Main Street) and PRESS (587 St. Helena Hwy (Hwy 29)) are great picks.
When to visit Saint Helena
How to Get to Saint Helena
Plane
Although Saint Helena doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 49 miles from Saint Helena. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Spirit Airlines, Southwest, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Saint Helena departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Saint Helena. The train journey from Saint Helena to Sacramento takes 1h 37m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $28 for a 4h 00m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Saint Helena is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 49 miles from Saint Helena. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Saint Helena using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Oakland, the bus ride to Saint Helena takes 25 miles and will cost you around $9. From Reno, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 395 miles.
Airlines serving Saint Helena
Where to stay in Saint Helena
Average rates range from around $900 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,085 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Saint Helena
Most booked hotels in Saint Helena
Renting a car in Saint Helena
Renting a car in Saint Helena costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 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 41% cheaper than airport locations in Saint Helena.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Saint Helena (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 Saint Helena is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.