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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Castro Valley travel guide

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You're Going to Love Castro Valley

With a population of 61,388, Castro Valley is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Castro Valley has to offer.

When to visit Castro Valley

Castro Valley in October
Estimated hotel price
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Castro Valley in October
Estimated hotel price
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Castro Valley

Plane

When flying to Castro Valley, you’ll arrive at Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Castro Valley include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Finnair. The shortest domestic flight to Castro Valley departs from New York and takes around 5h 56m.

Car

Another option to get to Castro Valley is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 19 miles from Castro Valley. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

When flying to Castro Valley, you’ll arrive at Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Castro Valley include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Finnair. The shortest domestic flight to Castro Valley departs from New York and takes around 5h 56m.

Car

Another option to get to Castro Valley is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 19 miles from Castro Valley. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Castro Valley

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Castro Valley

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Castro Valley

Most booked hotels in Castro Valley

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Holiday Inn Express Castro Valley
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 170 reviews)
$136+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Alameda Oakland Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 82 reviews)
$154+
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Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Oakland/Alameda
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 510 reviews)
$192+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Oakland Airport-Alameda
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 472 reviews)
$135+
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Comfort Inn Castro Valley
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 444 reviews)
$111+
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The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1776 reviews)
$116+
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Renting a car in Castro Valley

Renting a car in Castro Valley costs $42 per day, on average, or $167 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 49% cheaper than airport locations in Castro Valley.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Castro Valley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Castro Valley is Standard (Toyota 4Runner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Castro Valley costs $42 per day, on average, or $167 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 49% cheaper than airport locations in Castro Valley.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Castro Valley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Castro Valley is Standard (Toyota 4Runner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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