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

Grass Valley travel guide

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You're Going to Love Grass Valley

With a population of 12,860, Grass Valley is a must-see destination in California, United States. Grass Valley deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Grass Valley

Grass Valley in March
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grass Valley in March
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Grass Valley in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °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 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 10.3″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Grass Valley, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Grass Valley

Plane

Although Grass Valley doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 46 miles from Grass Valley. Reno Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Alaska Airlines, Avianca and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Grass Valley departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 31m.

Car

Another option to get to Grass Valley is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 123 miles from Grass Valley. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

Although Grass Valley doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 46 miles from Grass Valley. Reno Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Alaska Airlines, Avianca and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Grass Valley departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 31m.

Car

Another option to get to Grass Valley is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 123 miles from Grass Valley. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Grass Valley

RNOReno
SCKStockton
SMFSacramento Intl

Airlines serving Grass Valley

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 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 (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Grass Valley

Most booked hotels in Grass Valley

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Flume's End
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 161 reviews)
$145+
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Grass Valley Courtyard Suites
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 459 reviews)
$213+
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Gold Miners Inn Grass Valley, Ascend Hotel Collection
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 567 reviews)
$164+
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National Exchange Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 141 reviews)
$142+
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Sierra Mountain Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 487 reviews)
$157+
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The Holbrooke Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 269 reviews)
$163+
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Renting a car in Grass Valley

Renting a car in Grass Valley costs $65 per day, on average, or $129 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Sacramento Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Grass Valley (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. Compact (Chevrolet Express Cargo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Grass Valley, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Grass Valley costs $65 per day, on average, or $129 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Sacramento Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Grass Valley (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. Compact (Chevrolet Express Cargo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Grass Valley, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Grass Valley

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