Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Alameda travel guide

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You're Going to Love Alameda

With a population of 73.812, Alameda is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Alameda has to offer.

Where to Eat in Alameda

If you’re looking for affordable options, Tomatina - Alameda (1338 Park St) and Trabocco (2213 South Shore Center) are great picks.

When to visit Alameda

Alameda in April
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alameda in April
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Alameda in August, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 73.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 46.4 °F, with an average temperature of 51.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Alameda, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Alameda

Plane

When flying to Alameda, you’ll arrive at San Francisco Airport (SFO), which is located 20 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Alameda include United Airlines, Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Alameda departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 24m.

Car

Another option to get to Alameda is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 15 km from Alameda. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

When flying to Alameda, you’ll arrive at San Francisco Airport (SFO), which is located 20 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Alameda include United Airlines, Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Alameda departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 24m.

Car

Another option to get to Alameda is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 15 km from Alameda. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Alameda

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Alameda

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,097 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,452 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alameda

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Oakland Airport-Alameda and Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Oakland - Alameda.

Where to stay in popular areas of Alameda

Most booked hotels in Alameda

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Bay Landing Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3638 reviews)
$91+
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Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Oakland/Alameda
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 543 reviews)
$163+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Alameda Oakland Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 95 reviews)
$136+
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Claremont Resort & Club
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, 672 reviews)
$252+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Oakland Airport-Alameda
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 498 reviews)
$102+
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The Westin San Francisco Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2400 reviews)
$157+
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Renting a car in Alameda

Renting a car in Alameda costs $55 per day, on average, or $164 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 Alameda.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Alameda (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Alameda, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Alameda costs $55 per day, on average, or $164 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 Alameda.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Alameda (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Alameda, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Alameda

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$57/day

Intermediate SUV
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