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. Los Altos deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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
$181
1 night at 3-star hotel
Los Altos in December
Estimated hotel price
$181
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 Air France, Aeromexico and ITA Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Los Altos departs from Santa Ana and takes around 1h 27m.

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 Europcar, 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 Air France, Aeromexico and ITA Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Los Altos departs from Santa Ana and takes around 1h 27m.

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 Europcar, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Los Altos

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Los Altos

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,952 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,588 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,366 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,914 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Los Altos

Most booked hotels in Los Altos

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Enchante Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 110 reviews)
$323+
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Courtyard Palo Alto Los Altos
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 207 reviews)
$148+
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Residence Inn Palo Alto Los Altos
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 328 reviews)
$148+
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Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1178 reviews)
$196+
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Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 925 reviews)
$137+
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Sonesta Silicon Valley
4 stars
Good (7.9, 1199 reviews)
$117+
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Renting a car in Los Altos

Renting a car in Los Altos costs $55 per day, on average, or $110 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in Los Altos.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Los Altos is Full-size (Ford Explorer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Class Minivan or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Los Altos costs $55 per day, on average, or $110 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in Los Altos.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Los Altos is Full-size (Ford Explorer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Class Minivan or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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