Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
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

Where to Eat in Aptos

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bittersweet Bistro (787 Rio Del Mar Blvd) and Nicholson Vineyards (2800 Pleasant Valley Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Aptos

Aptos in October
Estimated hotel price
$145
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aptos in October
Estimated hotel price
$145
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 Southwest, Alaska Airlines, Finnair and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Aptos departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Aptos is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 63 miles from Aptos. You’ll find branches of Turo and Fox, 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 Southwest, Alaska Airlines, Finnair and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Aptos departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Aptos is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 63 miles from Aptos. You’ll find branches of Turo and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Aptos

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Aptos

Lufthansa
Good (7,205 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,089 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,975 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,886 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,817 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,858 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,593 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,669 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,414 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,090 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,344 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,301 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aptos

Average rates range from around $445 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $293 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, 319 reviews)
$413+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 594 reviews)
$216+
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Capitola Beach Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 206 reviews)
$237+
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Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 752 reviews)
$194+
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Seascape Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 599 reviews)
$325+
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Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 848 reviews)
$174+
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Renting a car in Aptos

Renting a car in Aptos costs $44 per day, on average, or $88 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 44% cheaper than airport locations in Aptos.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Aptos is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (RAM Pickup or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Aptos costs $44 per day, on average, or $88 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 44% cheaper than airport locations in Aptos.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Aptos is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (RAM Pickup or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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