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

Los Gatos travel guide

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You're Going to Love Los Gatos

With a population of 29.413, Los Gatos is a must-see destination in California, United States. Los Gatos deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Los Gatos

If you’re looking for affordable options, Telefèric Barcelona - Los Gatos (50 University Ave b270) and Los Gatos Parkside (145 W Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Los Gatos

Los Gatos in November
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel
Los Gatos in November
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Los Gatos in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 6.1″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Los Gatos, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Los Gatos

Plane

When flying to Los Gatos, you’ll arrive at Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 16 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Los Gatos include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Los Gatos departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Los Gatos is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 74 km from Los Gatos. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

When flying to Los Gatos, you’ll arrive at Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 16 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Los Gatos include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Los Gatos departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Los Gatos is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 74 km from Los Gatos. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Los Gatos

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Los Gatos

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,814 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,470 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Los Gatos

Most booked hotels in Los Gatos

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Hotel Los Gatos
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 371 reviews)
$185+
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Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1226 reviews)
$154+
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Hayes Mansion San Jose, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1055 reviews)
$156+
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Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 978 reviews)
$113+
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Toll House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 436 reviews)
$202+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1180 reviews)
$90+
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Renting a car in Los Gatos

Renting a car in Los Gatos costs $39 per day, on average, or $78 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 47% cheaper than airport locations in Los Gatos.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Los Gatos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Los Gatos is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Los Gatos costs $39 per day, on average, or $78 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 47% cheaper than airport locations in Los Gatos.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Los Gatos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Los Gatos is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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