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What to do
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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car
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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, Estrellita Mexican Bistro & Cantina (971 N. San Antonio Road) and Barbayani Greek Taverna (388 Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Los Altos

Los Altos in December
Estimated hotel price
$140
1 night at 3-star hotel
Los Altos in December
Estimated hotel price
$140
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 17 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Los Altos include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Los Altos departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 26m.

Car

Another option to get to Los Altos is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 51 km from Los Altos. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

When flying to Los Altos, you’ll arrive at Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 17 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Los Altos include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Los Altos departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 26m.

Car

Another option to get to Los Altos is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 51 km from Los Altos. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Los Altos

Airlines serving Los Altos

Lufthansa
Good (8,250 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,242 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,451 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,086 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,251 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,608 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,667 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (975 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,260 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,001 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,540 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,706 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,506 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,618 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Los Altos

Most booked hotels in Los Altos

Courtyard by Marriott Palo Alto Los Altos
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 217 reviews)
$136+
Maple Tree Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1959 reviews)
$95+
Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1282 reviews)
$189+
Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 861 reviews)
$251+
Residence Inn by Marriott Palo Alto Los Altos
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 328 reviews)
$149+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1214 reviews)
$123+

Renting a car in Los Altos

Renting a car in Los Altos costs $49 per day, on average, or $146 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 30% cheaper than airport locations in Los Altos.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. Standard (Toyota Mirai or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Los Altos, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Los Altos costs $49 per day, on average, or $146 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 30% cheaper than airport locations in Los Altos.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. Standard (Toyota Mirai or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Los Altos, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.