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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 November
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Davis in November
Estimated hotel price
$129
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 Las Vegas and takes around 1h 39m.

Train

The train station in Davis is called Davis, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

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 Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Davis’s bus station is located 1.0 mile from the city center.

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 Las Vegas and takes around 1h 39m.

Train

The train station in Davis is called Davis, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

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 Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Davis’s bus station is located 1.0 mile from the city center.

Airports near Davis

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SMFSacramento Intl

Airlines serving Davis

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,573 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,088 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,427 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
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Where to stay in Davis

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

Most popular hotel in Davis by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Davis

Most booked hotels in Davis

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The Vine Inn Davis
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 449 reviews)
$101+
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University Park Inn & Suites, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 813 reviews)
$94+
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Hyatt House Davis
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 293 reviews)
$104+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Davis
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 896 reviews)
$82+
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Prodigy Hotel, a Days Inn by Wyndham
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1333 reviews)
$68+
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Hyatt Place Uc Davis
3 stars
Good (7.8, 875 reviews)
$125+
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Renting a car in Davis

Renting a car in Davis costs $45 per day, on average, or $90 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 26% cheaper than airport locations in Davis.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Davis, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Davis costs $45 per day, on average, or $90 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 26% cheaper than airport locations in Davis.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Davis, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Davis

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$29/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$29/day

Compact
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