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

When to visit Aptos

Aptos in December
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aptos in December
Estimated hotel price
$143
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 Ontario and takes around 1h 26m.

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 Movly and Europcar, 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 Ontario and takes around 1h 26m.

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 Movly and Europcar, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Aptos

Airlines serving Aptos

Lufthansa
Good (8,270 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,580 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,255 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,094 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,643 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,671 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,319 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,010 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,194 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,540 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,744 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,511 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,385 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aptos

Average rates range from around $246 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $314 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Aptos

Most booked hotels in Aptos

Inn at Depot Hill
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 359 reviews)
$348+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz - Capitola
3 stars
Excellent (9, 663 reviews)
$155+
Monarch Cove Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 620 reviews)
$217+
Capitola Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 236 reviews)
$236+
Seascape Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 640 reviews)
$275+
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 832 reviews)
$130+

Renting a car in Aptos

Renting a car in Aptos costs $101 per day, on average, or $202 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, 37% more expensive than at San Francisco.

Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31.

Renting a car in Aptos costs $101 per day, on average, or $202 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, 37% more expensive than at San Francisco.

Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31.