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, 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
$124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Los Altos in December
Estimated hotel price
$124
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 Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Los Altos departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Los Altos is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 31 miles from Los Altos. You’ll find branches of Movly and Dollar, 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 Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Los Altos departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Los Altos is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 31 miles from Los Altos. You’ll find branches of Movly and Dollar, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Los Altos

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Los Altos

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,456 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,680 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,388 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,381 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,784 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 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 (8.9, 218 reviews)
$136+
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Maple Tree Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1999 reviews)
$96+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Palo Alto Los Altos
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 330 reviews)
$149+
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Enchanté Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 129 reviews)
$313+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1218 reviews)
$117+
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Cardinal
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 429 reviews)
$163+
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Renting a car in Los Altos

Renting a car in Los Altos costs $56 per day, on average, or $169 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Los Altos.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Los Altos is Luxury (BMW 4 Series Coupé or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Mirai or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Los Altos costs $56 per day, on average, or $169 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Los Altos.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Los Altos is Luxury (BMW 4 Series Coupé or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Mirai or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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