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

Clearlake travel guide

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You're Going to Love Clearlake

With a population of 15,250, Clearlake is a must-see destination in California, United States. Clearlake deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Clearlake

Clearlake in October
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Clearlake in October
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Clearlake in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 5.7″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Clearlake, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Clearlake

Plane

Although Clearlake doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 59 miles from Clearlake. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Southwest, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Clearlake departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Clearlake is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 82 miles from Clearlake. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

Although Clearlake doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 59 miles from Clearlake. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Southwest, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Clearlake departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Clearlake is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 82 miles from Clearlake. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Clearlake

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SMFSacramento Intl

Airlines serving Clearlake

Lufthansa
Good (8,060 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,529 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,047 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,403 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,410 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,234 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,606 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,819 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (932 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,586 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,826 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,181 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,408 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,378 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,273 reviews)
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Where to stay in Clearlake

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Clear Lake Cottages & Marina and Lamplighter Motel Clearlake.

Where to stay in popular areas of Clearlake

Most booked hotels in Clearlake

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Clear Lake Cottages & Marina
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 218 reviews)
$175+
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Thorn Hill Vineyard Villas
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 105 reviews)
$233+
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Lake Point Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 165 reviews)
$109+
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Best Western El Grande Inn
3 stars
Good (7.6, 181 reviews)
$172+
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Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Clearlake Wine Country
2 stars
Good (7, 185 reviews)
$91+
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Creekside Lodge
2 stars
Good (6.8, 162 reviews)
$87+
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Renting a car in Clearlake

Renting a car in Clearlake costs $52 per day, on average, or $105 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 41% cheaper than airport locations in Clearlake.

Expect to pay $4.47 per gallon in Clearlake (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.60 and $71.47.

Renting a car in Clearlake costs $52 per day, on average, or $105 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 41% cheaper than airport locations in Clearlake.

Expect to pay $4.47 per gallon in Clearlake (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.60 and $71.47.