Introduction
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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Aptos travel guide

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You're Going to Love Aptos

With a population of 6,220, Aptos is a must-see destination in California, United States. Aptos deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Aptos

Food, Drinks, & Nightlife

Wine Tasting in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Wine
Wine Tasting
Wine

When to visit Aptos

Aptos in January
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aptos in January
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Aptos

Plane

Although Aptos doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 27 miles from Aptos. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Aptos departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Aptos is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 62 miles from Aptos. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

Although Aptos doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 27 miles from Aptos. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Aptos departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Aptos is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 62 miles from Aptos. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Aptos

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Aptos

KLM
Good (1,493 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,905 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,869 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,402 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,176 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,561 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,915 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,381 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (399 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,196 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,268 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aptos

Average rates range from around $364 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $287 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Aptos

Most booked hotels in Aptos

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Inn at Depot Hill
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 343 reviews)
$279+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz - Capitola
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 644 reviews)
$165+
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Monarch Cove Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 630 reviews)
$217+
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Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 817 reviews)
$157+
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Seascape Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 634 reviews)
$269+
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Capitola Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 228 reviews)
$257+
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Renting a car in Aptos

Renting a car in Aptos costs $63 per day, on average, or $126 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Aptos.

Expect to pay $4.32 per gallon in Aptos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.78 and $69.05.

Renting a car in Aptos costs $63 per day, on average, or $126 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Aptos.

Expect to pay $4.32 per gallon in Aptos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.78 and $69.05.