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

Berkeley travel guide

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You're Going to Love Berkeley

With a population of 112,580, Berkeley is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Berkeley deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Berkeley

If you’re looking for affordable options, Skates on the Bay (100 Seawall Drive) and Limewood Bar & Restaurant (41 Tunnel Road) are great picks.

When to visit Berkeley

Berkeley in December
Estimated hotel price
$201
1 night at 3-star hotel
Berkeley in December
Estimated hotel price
$201
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Berkeley in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 69.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 5″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Berkeley, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Berkeley

Plane

When flying to Berkeley, you’ll arrive at Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 18 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Berkeley include Southwest, Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Berkeley departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

The train station in Berkeley is called Berkeley, and is located 2.5 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Berkeley is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 15 km from Berkeley. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

When flying to Berkeley, you’ll arrive at Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 18 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Berkeley include Southwest, Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Berkeley departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

The train station in Berkeley is called Berkeley, and is located 2.5 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Berkeley is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 15 km from Berkeley. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Berkeley

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Berkeley

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,759 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,712 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,138 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,103 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,236 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,684 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,380 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,158 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Berkeley

Average rates range from around $175 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $270 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Berkeley By IHG. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Berkeley, with prices from $13 to $1,133 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Berkeley are about 69% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Berkeley by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Berkeley

Most booked hotels in Berkeley

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Aiden by Best Western Berkeley
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 179 reviews)
$180+
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Residence Inn By Marriott Berkeley
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 229 reviews)
$250+
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Hyatt House Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1710 reviews)
$171+
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Oakland Marriott City Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1088 reviews)
$132+
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Executive Inn & Suites Oakland
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1578 reviews)
$117+
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Hotel Shattuck Plaza
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1225 reviews)
$183+
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Renting a car in Berkeley

Renting a car in Berkeley costs $42 per day, on average, or $85 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 35% cheaper than airport locations in Berkeley.

Expect to pay $3.22 per gallon in Berkeley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $38.61 and $51.48. The most frequently booked car type in Berkeley is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Berkeley costs $42 per day, on average, or $85 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 35% cheaper than airport locations in Berkeley.

Expect to pay $3.22 per gallon in Berkeley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $38.61 and $51.48. The most frequently booked car type in Berkeley is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Berkeley

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$23/day

Compact

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$25/day

Intermediate
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