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

Downey travel guide

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You're Going to Love Downey

With a population of 111,772, Downey is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Downey has to offer.

Where to Eat in Downey

If you’re looking for affordable options, DIOSA Downey (8432 Firestone Blvd) and Gaucho Grill - Downey (8830 Apollo Way) are great picks.

When to visit Downey

Downey in December
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Downey in December
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Downey in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as -0.4 °F, with an average temperature of -0.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 3.4″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Downey, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Downey

Plane

When flying to Downey, you’ll arrive at Long Beach Municipal (LGB), which is located 14 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Downey include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Downey departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 24m.

Car

Another option to get to Downey is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 21 km from Downey. You’ll find branches of Ace and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

When flying to Downey, you’ll arrive at Long Beach Municipal (LGB), which is located 14 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Downey include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Downey departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 24m.

Car

Another option to get to Downey is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 21 km from Downey. You’ll find branches of Ace and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Downey

LAXLos Angeles
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
BURBurbank Bob Hope

Airlines serving Downey

Lufthansa
Good (8,216 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,573 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,211 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,063 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,475 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,550 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (954 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,180 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,982 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,200 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,600 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,473 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,598 reviews)
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Where to stay in Downey

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham Downey and Quality Inn Downey.

Where to stay in popular areas of Downey

Most booked hotels in Downey

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Los Angeles Downey
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 207 reviews)
$165+
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Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1466 reviews)
$214+
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Hyatt Regency Long Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2565 reviews)
$226+
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The Queen Mary
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3791 reviews)
$135+
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Hotel Maya
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 258 reviews)
$206+
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American Inn Downey
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 261 reviews)
$78+
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Renting a car in Downey

Renting a car in Downey costs $41 per day, on average, or $123 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Downey.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Downey (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Downey is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 30% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Downey costs $41 per day, on average, or $123 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Downey.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Downey (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Downey is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 30% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Downey

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$28/day

Compact

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$35/day

Compact SUV
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