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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car
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Carmel Valley travel guide

Carmel Valley Tourism | Carmel Valley Guide

You're Going to Love Carmel Valley

With a population of 4.407, Carmel Valley is a must-see destination in California, United States. Carmel Valley deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Carmel Valley

When to visit Carmel Valley

Carmel Valley in April
Estimated hotel price
$346
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carmel Valley in April
Estimated hotel price
$346
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Carmel Valley

Plane

When flying to Carmel Valley, you’ll arrive at Monterey Regional (MRY), which is located 15 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Carmel Valley include American Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Carmel Valley departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 38m.

Car

Another option to get to Carmel Valley is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 156 km from Carmel Valley. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

When flying to Carmel Valley, you’ll arrive at Monterey Regional (MRY), which is located 15 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Carmel Valley include American Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Carmel Valley departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 38m.

Car

Another option to get to Carmel Valley is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 156 km from Carmel Valley. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Carmel Valley

Airlines serving Carmel Valley

Lufthansa
Good (8,259 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,579 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,245 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,084 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,634 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (978 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,671 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,289 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,007 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,196 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,538 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (433 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,728 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,509 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,383 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carmel Valley

Most booked hotels in Carmel Valley

Bernardus Lodge & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 328 reviews)
$607+
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1807 reviews)
$327+
Carmel Valley Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 535 reviews)
$214+
Intercontinental Hotels The Clement Monterey By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2428 reviews)
$280+
Hidden Valley Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 818 reviews)
$143+
Contenta Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 582 reviews)
$186+

Renting a car in Carmel Valley

Renting a car in Carmel Valley costs $85 per day, on average, or $170 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, 25% more expensive than at San Francisco.

Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Carmel Valley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92.

Renting a car in Carmel Valley costs $85 per day, on average, or $170 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, 25% more expensive than at San Francisco.

Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Carmel Valley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92.