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

Los Altos travel guide

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You're Going to Love Los Altos

With a population of 28,976, Los Altos is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Los Altos has to offer.

Where to Eat in Los Altos

If you’re looking for affordable options, Los Altos Grill - Los Altos (233 3rd St) and Estrellita Mexican Bistro & Cantina (971 N. San Antonio Road) are great picks.

When to visit Los Altos

Los Altos in December
Estimated hotel price
$187
1 night at 3-star hotel
Los Altos in December
Estimated hotel price
$187
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Los Altos

Plane

When flying to Los Altos, you’ll arrive at Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Los Altos include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Los Altos departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Los Altos is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 32 miles from Los Altos. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

When flying to Los Altos, you’ll arrive at Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Los Altos include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Los Altos departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Los Altos is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 32 miles from Los Altos. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Los Altos

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Los Altos

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,542 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,997 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,492 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,037 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,775 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,005 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,994 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,397 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (862 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,388 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,284 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,550 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,232 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,045 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,391 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Los Altos

Most booked hotels in Los Altos

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Courtyard by Marriott Palo Alto Los Altos
3 stars
Excellent (9, 214 reviews)
$154+
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Enchante Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 113 reviews)
$336+
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Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1214 reviews)
$150+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Palo Alto Los Altos
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 347 reviews)
$154+
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Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 968 reviews)
$134+
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The Westin San Jose
4 stars
Excellent (8, 543 reviews)
$156+
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Renting a car in Los Altos

Renting a car in Los Altos costs $53 per day, on average, or $158 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 29% cheaper than airport locations in Los Altos.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Los Altos (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 Los Altos is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 15% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Los Altos costs $53 per day, on average, or $158 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 29% cheaper than airport locations in Los Altos.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Los Altos (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 Los Altos is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 15% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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