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

Daly City travel guide

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You're Going to Love Daly City

With a population of 101 123, Daly City is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Daly City has to offer.

Where to Eat in Daly City

If you’re looking for affordable options, Original Joe's Westlake (11 Glenwood Avenue) and Creator Burger (514 Westlake Center) are great picks.

When to visit Daly City

Daly City in June
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Daly City in June
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Daly City

Plane

When flying to Daly City, you’ll arrive at San Francisco Airport (SFO), which is located 11 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Daly City include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Daly City departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 34m.

Train

The train station in Daly City is called Daly City BART, and is located 2.1 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Daly City is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 12 km from Daly City. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

When flying to Daly City, you’ll arrive at San Francisco Airport (SFO), which is located 11 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Daly City include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Daly City departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 34m.

Train

The train station in Daly City is called Daly City BART, and is located 2.1 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Daly City is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 12 km from Daly City. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Daly City

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Daly City

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,851 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,703 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,221 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,566 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,263 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,070 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,980 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,855 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,205 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Daly City

Most booked hotels in Daly City

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citizenM San Francisco Union Square
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1562 reviews)
$160+
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Hampton Inn San Francisco/Daly City
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 676 reviews)
$181+
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Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 7194 reviews)
$174+
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Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2022 reviews)
$175+
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Fairmont San Francisco
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1968 reviews)
$312+
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Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 5918 reviews)
$162+
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Renting a car in Daly City

Renting a car in Daly City costs $46 per day, on average, or $137 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 36% cheaper than airport locations in Daly City.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Daly City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Daly City is Standard (Toyota 4Runner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Daly City costs $46 per day, on average, or $137 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 36% cheaper than airport locations in Daly City.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Daly City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Daly City is Standard (Toyota 4Runner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Daly City

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$43/day

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