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

Mill Valley travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mill Valley

With a population of 13,903, Mill Valley is a must-see destination in California, United States. Mill Valley deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Mill Valley

If you’re looking for affordable options, Piatti - Mill Valley (625 Redwood Highway) and Piazza D'Angelo (22 Miller Ave.) are great picks.

When to visit Mill Valley

Mill Valley in November
Estimated hotel price
$154
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mill Valley in November
Estimated hotel price
$154
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mill Valley

Plane

Although Mill Valley doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to San Francisco Airport (SFO), which is located 22 miles from Mill Valley. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Mill Valley departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 24m.

Car

Another option to get to Mill Valley is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 11 miles from Mill Valley. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

Although Mill Valley doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to San Francisco Airport (SFO), which is located 22 miles from Mill Valley. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Mill Valley departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 24m.

Car

Another option to get to Mill Valley is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 11 miles from Mill Valley. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Mill Valley

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Mill Valley

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,094 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,438 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,505 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,522 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,448 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mill Valley

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Muir Woods Lodge and Travelodge by Wyndham Mill Valley/Sausalito.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mill Valley

Most booked hotels in Mill Valley

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Cavallo Point
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 299 reviews)
$511+
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Mill Valley Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 236 reviews)
$314+
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Acqua Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, 577 reviews)
$247+
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Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 691 reviews)
$270+
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Mountain Home Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 261 reviews)
$255+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael Marin County
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 800 reviews)
$135+
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Renting a car in Mill Valley

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Mill Valley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Mill Valley, while also 22% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Mill Valley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Mill Valley, while also 22% cheaper than other types, on average.

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