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

Gilroy travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gilroy

With a population of 48,821, Gilroy is a must-see destination in California, United States. Gilroy deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Gilroy

If you’re looking for affordable options, West Side Grill - Gilroy (8080 Santa Teresa Blvd #300) and Chama Nativa Brazilian Steakhouse (6935 Camino Arroyo) are great picks.

When to visit Gilroy

Gilroy in December
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gilroy in December
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gilroy in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °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 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 4.7″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Gilroy, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Gilroy

Plane

Although Gilroy doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 51 km from Gilroy. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Gilroy departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Gilroy is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 113 km from Gilroy. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

Although Gilroy doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 51 km from Gilroy. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Gilroy departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Gilroy is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 113 km from Gilroy. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Gilroy

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Gilroy

Lufthansa
Good (8,218 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,212 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,068 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,558 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,250 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (959 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,202 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,200 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,614 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,481 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,600 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gilroy

Most booked hotels in Gilroy

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Hampton Inn & Suites - Gilroy, CA
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 279 reviews)
$123+
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Cordevalle
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 28 reviews)
$505+
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Hilton Garden Inn Gilroy
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 523 reviews)
$124+
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Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8, 955 reviews)
$125+
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Motel 6-Gilroy, Ca
2 stars
Good (7.5, 1061 reviews)
$71+
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Quality Inn And Suites Gilroy
2 stars
Good (7.5, 561 reviews)
$90+
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Renting a car in Gilroy

Renting a car in Gilroy costs $61 per day, on average, or $123 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Gilroy.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Gilroy (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. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gilroy, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Gilroy costs $61 per day, on average, or $123 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Gilroy.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Gilroy (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. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gilroy, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Gilroy

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$47/day

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$48/day

Intermediate SUV
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