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

Corona travel guide

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You're Going to Love Corona

With a population of 152,374, Corona is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Corona has to offer.

Where to Eat in Corona

If you’re looking for affordable options, Rock & Brews - Corona (3550 Grand Oaks) and King's Fish House - Corona (2530 Tuscany Road) are great picks.

When to visit Corona

Corona in December
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Corona in December
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Corona in August, when the average temperature is 77 °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 41 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 2.9″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Corona, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Corona

Plane

When flying to Corona, you’ll arrive at Ontario Airport (ONT), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Corona include Southwest, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Corona departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Corona. The train journey from Corona to San Diego takes 2h 56m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Luis Obispo, expect to pay about $54 for a 5h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Corona is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 45 miles from Corona. You’ll find branches of Ace and Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

When flying to Corona, you’ll arrive at Ontario Airport (ONT), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Corona include Southwest, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Corona departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Corona. The train journey from Corona to San Diego takes 2h 56m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Luis Obispo, expect to pay about $54 for a 5h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Corona is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 45 miles from Corona. You’ll find branches of Ace and Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airlines serving Corona

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,744 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,093 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,200 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,856 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,195 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,648 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,141 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,175 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,436 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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Where to stay in Corona

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Corona By IHG and Rodeway Inn & Suites Corona.

Where to stay in popular areas of Corona

Most booked hotels in Corona

Ayres Hotel Corona - Riverside
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 612 reviews)
$110+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Corona Riverside
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 590 reviews)
$125+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Corona By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 428 reviews)
$109+
Everhome Suites Corona
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 227 reviews)
$81+
Best Western Corona Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 820 reviews)
$86+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Ontario Mills, CA
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2434 reviews)
$101+

Renting a car in Corona

Renting a car in Corona costs $44 per day, on average, or $264 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Corona.

Expect to pay $3.14 per gallon in Corona (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $37.70 and $50.27. The most frequently booked car type in Corona is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Buick LaCrosse or similar) are, on average, 84% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Corona costs $44 per day, on average, or $264 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Corona.

Expect to pay $3.14 per gallon in Corona (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $37.70 and $50.27. The most frequently booked car type in Corona is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Buick LaCrosse or similar) are, on average, 84% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.