Fontana travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fontana

With a population of 196,069, Fontana is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fontana has to offer.

Where to Eat in Fontana

If you’re looking for affordable options, Pancho Villa's Mexican Grill Restaurant & Entertainment (10210 Juniper Ave) and El Baja - Fontana (18080 Arrow Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Fontana

Fontana in March
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fontana in March
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Fontana

Plane

When flying to Fontana, you’ll arrive at Ontario Airport (ONT), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fontana include Air Canada, Copa Airlines and Emirates. The shortest domestic flight to Fontana departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 13m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fontana, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Fontana to San Diego takes 2h 47m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Palm Springs, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 33m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fontana is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 50 miles from Fontana. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

When flying to Fontana, you’ll arrive at Ontario Airport (ONT), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fontana include Air Canada, Copa Airlines and Emirates. The shortest domestic flight to Fontana departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 13m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fontana, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Fontana to San Diego takes 2h 47m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Palm Springs, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 33m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fontana is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 50 miles from Fontana. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airlines serving Fontana

Lufthansa
Good (7,356 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,417 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,799 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,762 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,630 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (933 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,673 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,754 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,082 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,407 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,331 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,986 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,286 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Fontana

Most booked hotels in Fontana

Comfort Inn Fontana
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 339 reviews)
$132+
Hilton Garden Inn Fontana
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 268 reviews)
$155+
Ontario Airport Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1142 reviews)
$111+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ontario Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1740 reviews)
$125+
Holiday Inn Ontario Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1086 reviews)
$99+
Ontario Airport Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 993 reviews)
$93+

Renting a car in Fontana

Renting a car in Fontana costs $68 per day, on average, or $273 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 25% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Fontana (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Fontana is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 24% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fontana costs $68 per day, on average, or $273 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 25% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Fontana (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Fontana is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 24% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.