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

Chula Vista travel guide

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You're Going to Love Chula Vista

With a population of 243,916, Chula Vista is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Chula Vista deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Chula Vista

If you’re looking for affordable options, Savoie Italian Eatery (2015 Birch Rd. Suite 720) and Black Angus Steakhouse - Chula Vista (707 E Street) are great picks.

When to visit Chula Vista

Chula Vista in December
Estimated hotel price
$146
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chula Vista in December
Estimated hotel price
$146
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Chula Vista in August, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 73.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 44.6 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 1.9″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Chula Vista, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Chula Vista

Plane

When flying to Chula Vista, you’ll arrive at San Diego Airport (SAN), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Chula Vista include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Chula Vista departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 36m.

Car

Another option to get to Chula Vista is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 121 miles from Chula Vista. You’ll find branches of Ace and Hertz, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

When flying to Chula Vista, you’ll arrive at San Diego Airport (SAN), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Chula Vista include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Chula Vista departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 36m.

Car

Another option to get to Chula Vista is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 121 miles from Chula Vista. You’ll find branches of Ace and Hertz, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Chula Vista

Airlines serving Chula Vista

KLM
Good (1,599 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,290 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,280 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,465 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,120 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,228 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,706 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,694 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,474 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,029 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,885 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,543 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,413 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,635 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
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Where to stay in Chula Vista

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - Chula Vista and Best Western Chula Vista/Otay Valley Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Chula Vista

Most booked hotels in Chula Vista

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3849 reviews)
$196+
The Rambler Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 931 reviews)
$98+
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 207 reviews)
$163+
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1851 reviews)
$117+
Comfort Inn San Diego - Seaworld Area
3 stars
Excellent (8, 5477 reviews)
$105+
Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 96 reviews)
$294+

Renting a car in Chula Vista

Renting a car in Chula Vista costs $42 per day, on average, or $83 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 Chula Vista.

Expect to pay $4.62 per gallon in Chula Vista (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in Chula Vista is Full-size (Kia Optima or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Chula Vista costs $42 per day, on average, or $83 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 Chula Vista.

Expect to pay $4.62 per gallon in Chula Vista (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in Chula Vista is Full-size (Kia Optima or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.