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

Mission Viejo travel guide

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With a population of 93,305, Mission Viejo is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mission Viejo has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Mission Viejo

If you’re looking for affordable options, Dublin 4 Gastropub (26342 Oso Parkway) and Wineworks For Everyone (26342 Oso Pkwy Suite 103) are great picks.

When to visit Mission Viejo

Mission Viejo in October
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mission Viejo in October
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mission Viejo

Plane

When flying to Mission Viejo, you’ll arrive at John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Mission Viejo include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Mission Viejo departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Car

Another option to get to Mission Viejo is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 48 miles from Mission Viejo. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

When flying to Mission Viejo, you’ll arrive at John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Mission Viejo include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Mission Viejo departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Car

Another option to get to Mission Viejo is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 48 miles from Mission Viejo. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Mission Viejo

SANSan Diego
LAXLos Angeles
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving Mission Viejo

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Mission Viejo

Most booked hotels in Mission Viejo

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Ayres Hotel & Spa Mission Viejo
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 775 reviews)
$162+
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Ayres Suites Mission Viejo
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 514 reviews)
$148+
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Hyatt Regency Irvine
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 703 reviews)
$214+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Mission Viejo
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 378 reviews)
$154+
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Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa Newport Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 986 reviews)
$153+
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Irvine Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8, 517 reviews)
$218+
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Renting a car in Mission Viejo

Renting a car in Mission Viejo costs $58 per day, on average, or $232 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 14% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Mission Viejo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Mission Viejo is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Kia Sorento or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Mission Viejo costs $58 per day, on average, or $232 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 14% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Mission Viejo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Mission Viejo is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Kia Sorento or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Mission Viejo

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$32/day

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Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$33/day

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