Menlo Park travel guide
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You're Going to Love Menlo Park
With a population of 32,026, Menlo Park is a must-see destination in California, United States. Menlo Park deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Menlo Park
If you’re looking for affordable options, Che Fico Parco Menlo (1302 El Camino Real) and Porta Blu (200 Independence Drive) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine - Menlo Park (1165 Merrill St) and Mrs Khan Uyghur Cuisine (712 Santa Cruz Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Menlo Park.
When to visit Menlo Park
How to Get to Menlo Park
Plane
Although Menlo Park doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 15 miles from Menlo Park. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, ITA Airways, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Menlo Park departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Menlo Park. The train journey from Menlo Park to Los Angeles takes 0h 38m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Sacramento, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 41m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Menlo Park is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 26 miles from Menlo Park. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Menlo Park, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Menlo Park takes 70 miles and will cost you around $13. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 125 miles.
Airlines serving Menlo Park
Where to stay in Menlo Park
From 5-star hotels such as the Rosewood Sand Hill to great affordable options like the Menlo Park Inn, Menlo Park offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $227 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,113 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Menlo Park
Most booked hotels in Menlo Park
Renting a car in Menlo Park
Renting a car in Menlo Park costs $44 per day, on average, or $87 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 43% cheaper than airport locations in Menlo Park.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Menlo Park (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Menlo Park is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.