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
$144
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chula Vista in December
Estimated hotel price
$144
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 15 km 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 Phoenix and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Chula Vista is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 194 km from Chula Vista. You’ll find branches of Ace and Priceless, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

When flying to Chula Vista, you’ll arrive at San Diego Airport (SAN), which is located 15 km 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 Phoenix and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Chula Vista is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 194 km from Chula Vista. You’ll find branches of Ace and Priceless, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Chula Vista

Airlines serving Chula Vista

Lufthansa
Good (8,202 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,560 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,181 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,048 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,511 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,737 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,660 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,956 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,509 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,506 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,455 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,585 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

Omni San Diego at the Ballpark
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2023 reviews)
$216+
The Rambler Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 938 reviews)
$104+
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 165 reviews)
$185+
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1790 reviews)
$118+
San Diego Marriott Mission Valley
4 stars
Excellent (8, 752 reviews)
$181+
Hotel del Coronado
4 stars
Good (7.9, 1312 reviews)
$619+

Renting a car in Chula Vista

Renting a car in Chula Vista costs $36 per day, on average, or $71 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 67% cheaper than airport locations in Chula Vista.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. The most frequently booked car type in Chula Vista is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Chula Vista costs $36 per day, on average, or $71 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 67% cheaper than airport locations in Chula Vista.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. The most frequently booked car type in Chula Vista is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.