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

Davis travel guide

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You're Going to Love Davis

With a population of 65,622, Davis is a must-see destination in California, United States. Davis deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Davis

If you’re looking for affordable options, Paesanos - Davis (139 G St) and The Mustard Seed (222 D Street) are great picks.

When to visit Davis

Davis in January
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Davis in January
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Davis in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 95 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 3.8″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Davis, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Davis

Plane

When flying to Davis, you’ll arrive at Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Davis include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Davis departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 27m.

Car

Another option to get to Davis is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 64 miles from Davis. You’ll find branches of Movly and Payless, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

When flying to Davis, you’ll arrive at Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Davis include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Davis departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 27m.

Car

Another option to get to Davis is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 64 miles from Davis. You’ll find branches of Movly and Payless, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Davis

STSSanta Rosa Sonoma County
SFOSan Francisco
SMFSacramento Intl

Airlines serving Davis

Lufthansa
Good (8,277 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,587 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,262 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,102 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,649 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,359 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,542 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,769 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,421 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,513 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,377 reviews)
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Where to stay in Davis

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Vine Inn Davis and Best Western University Lodge.

Most popular hotel in Davis by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Davis

Most booked hotels in Davis

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Hyatt House Davis
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 340 reviews)
$92+
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University Park Inn & Suites, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 871 reviews)
$101+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Davis
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1039 reviews)
$91+
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Prodigy Hotel, a Days Inn by Wyndham
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1423 reviews)
$83+
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Hyatt Place Uc Davis
3 stars
Good (7.6, 875 reviews)
$134+
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Hilton Garden Inn Davis Downtown
3 stars
Good (7.2, 373 reviews)
$108+
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Renting a car in Davis

Renting a car in Davis costs $46 per day, on average, or $92 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 39% cheaper than airport locations in Davis.

Expect to pay $4.66 per gallon in Davis (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $55.87 and $74.50. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Davis, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Davis costs $46 per day, on average, or $92 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 39% cheaper than airport locations in Davis.

Expect to pay $4.66 per gallon in Davis (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $55.87 and $74.50. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Davis, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Davis

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$32/day

Economy

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$35/day

Intermediate
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