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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 November
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aptos in November
Estimated hotel price
$138
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 43 km 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 San Diego and takes around 1h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Aptos is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 100 km from Aptos. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, 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 43 km 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 San Diego and takes around 1h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Aptos is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 100 km from Aptos. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Aptos

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Aptos

Lufthansa
Good (8,214 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,565 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,187 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,051 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,517 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,115 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,963 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,527 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,511 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,456 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,585 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aptos

Average rates range from around $280 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $327 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 (9.2, 354 reviews)
$350+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz - Capitola
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 658 reviews)
$174+
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Seascape Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 641 reviews)
$291+
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Capitola Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 233 reviews)
$264+
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Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 829 reviews)
$152+
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Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1000 reviews)
$114+
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Renting a car in Aptos

Renting a car in Aptos costs $71 per day, on average, or $142 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at San Francisco.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65.

Renting a car in Aptos costs $71 per day, on average, or $142 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at San Francisco.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65.