Walnut Creek travel guide
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You're Going to Love Walnut Creek
With a population of 64,173, Walnut Creek is a must-see destination in California, United States. Walnut Creek deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Walnut Creek
If you’re looking for affordable options, Va de Vi Bistro & Wine Bar (1511 Mt. Diablo Blvd.) and Walnut Creek Yacht Club (1555 Bonanza St.) are great picks. For delicious green meals, LITA (1602 Bonanza St) and Shadowbrook Winery (1 Meritage Lane) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Walnut Creek.
When to visit Walnut Creek
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Walnut Creek in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 4.5″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Walnut Creek, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Walnut Creek
Plane
When flying to Walnut Creek, you’ll arrive at Concord Buchanan Fld (CCR), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Walnut Creek departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Walnut Creek. The train journey from Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 21 miles from Walnut Creek. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Walnut Creek using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Oakland, the bus ride to Walnut Creek takes 25 miles and will cost you around $9. From Reno, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 395 miles.
Airlines serving Walnut Creek
Where to stay in Walnut Creek
Average rates range from around $178 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $270 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Walnut Creek
Most booked hotels in Walnut Creek
Renting a car in Walnut Creek
Renting a car in Walnut Creek costs $61 per day, on average, or $122 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Walnut Creek.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Walnut Creek (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 Walnut Creek is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Chevrolet Impala or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Walnut Creek
Compact SUV
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$40/day
Premium
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$44/day