Modesto travel guide
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You're Going to Love Modesto
With a population of 201.165, Modesto is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Modesto has to offer.
Where to Eat in Modesto
If you’re looking for affordable options, Galletto Ristorante (1101 J St.) and BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Modesto (3401 Dale Rd Ste 483) are great picks.
When to visit Modesto
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Modesto in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 95 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 2.6″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Modesto, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Modesto
Plane
Although Modesto doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 88 km from Modesto. 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 Modesto departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 19m.
Car
Another option to get to Modesto is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 124 km from Modesto. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.
Airlines serving Modesto
Where to stay in Modesto
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Modesto-Salida By IHG and Best Western Town House Lodge.
Where to stay in popular areas of Modesto
Most booked hotels in Modesto
Renting a car in Modesto
Renting a car in Modesto costs $62 per day, on average, or $246 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Modesto.
Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Modesto (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Modesto is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.