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Where to eat
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How to get there
Where to stay
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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, Sushi Omakase (6905 Camino Arroyo) and Cafe Thyme (433 1st St.) are great picks.

When to visit Gilroy

Gilroy in January
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gilroy in January
Estimated hotel price
$97
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 32 miles from Gilroy. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Alaska Airlines, Finnair and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Gilroy departs from New York and takes around 5h 56m.

Train

The train station in Gilroy is called Gilroy, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Gilroy is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 71 miles 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 32 miles from Gilroy. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Alaska Airlines, Finnair and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Gilroy departs from New York and takes around 5h 56m.

Train

The train station in Gilroy is called Gilroy, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Gilroy is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 71 miles 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 (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gilroy

Most booked hotels in Gilroy

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Cordevalle
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 30 reviews)
$600+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Gilroy
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 224 reviews)
$175+
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Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn
3 stars
Good (7.9, 860 reviews)
$135+
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Hilton Garden Inn Gilroy
3 stars
Good (7.9, 477 reviews)
$140+
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Motel 6 Gilroy
2 stars
Good (7.4, 927 reviews)
$83+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Gilroy
2 stars
Good (7.1, 672 reviews)
$66+
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Renting a car in Gilroy

Renting a car in Gilroy costs $59 per day, on average, or $118 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Gilroy.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Gilroy is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan 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, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Gilroy costs $59 per day, on average, or $118 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Gilroy.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Gilroy is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan 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, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Gilroy

Supplier choice

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$30/day

Supplier choice

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$31/day

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