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 4 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 March
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alameda in March
Estimated hotel price
$136
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 12 miles 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 19m.

Car

Another option to get to Alameda is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 9 miles 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 12 miles 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 19m.

Car

Another option to get to Alameda is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 9 miles 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

Lufthansa
Good (8,225 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,571 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,202 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,062 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,559 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,166 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,978 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,206 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,579 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,532 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,467 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,593 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Alameda

Most booked hotels in Alameda

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Hampton Inn & Suites Oakland Airport-Alameda
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 524 reviews)
$130+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Alameda Oakland Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 114 reviews)
$140+
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Oakland Marriott City Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1095 reviews)
$154+
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Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Oakland/Alameda
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 568 reviews)
$198+
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Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2150 reviews)
$130+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
4 stars
Good (7.7, 2944 reviews)
$121+
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Renting a car in Alameda

Renting a car in Alameda costs $55 per day, on average, or $221 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Alameda.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Alameda is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 83% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Alameda costs $55 per day, on average, or $221 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Alameda.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Alameda is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 83% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Alameda

Luxury

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$59/day

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