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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Chula Vista has to offer.

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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 October
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chula Vista in October
Estimated hotel price
$143
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 Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Chula Vista departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Chula Vista. The train journey from Chula Vista to Los Angeles takes 2h 54m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $334 for a 48h 27m trip.

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 Midway and NextCar, 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 Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Chula Vista departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Chula Vista. The train journey from Chula Vista to Los Angeles takes 2h 54m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $334 for a 48h 27m trip.

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 Midway and NextCar, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Chula Vista

SANSan Diego
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
PSPPalm Springs

Airlines serving Chula Vista

KLM
Good (1,470 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,784 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,284 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,254 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,541 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,712 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
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Where to stay in Chula Vista

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include El Primero Boutique Hotel and Hampton Inn Chula Vista Eastlake.

Where to stay in popular areas of Chula Vista

Most booked hotels in Chula Vista

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Omni San Diego at the Ballpark
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2052 reviews)
$258+
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Sands Of La Jolla
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1450 reviews)
$145+
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Rambler Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 932 reviews)
$105+
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Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1952 reviews)
$247+
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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1722 reviews)
$106+
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Comfort Inn Sea World Area
3 stars
Excellent (8, 4930 reviews)
$107+
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Renting a car in Chula Vista

Renting a car in Chula Vista costs $42 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 39% cheaper than airport locations in Chula Vista.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90. The most frequently booked car type in Chula Vista is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan March or similar) are, on average, 83% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Chula Vista costs $42 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 39% cheaper than airport locations in Chula Vista.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90. The most frequently booked car type in Chula Vista is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan March or similar) are, on average, 83% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Chula Vista

Full-size SUV

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$53/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$73/day

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