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How to get there
Where to stay
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Mount Shasta travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mount Shasta

With a population of 3,394, Mount Shasta is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Mount Shasta to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Mount Shasta

If you’re looking for affordable options, Highland House Restaurant - Mount Shasta Resort (1000 Siskiyou Lake Blvd) and Lily's (1013 S Mount Shasta Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Mount Shasta

Mount Shasta in March
Estimated hotel price
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mount Shasta in March
Estimated hotel price
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mount Shasta in July, when the average temperature is 68 °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 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 7.1″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Mount Shasta, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Mount Shasta

Plane

Although Mount Shasta doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Redding (RDD), which is located 55 miles from Mount Shasta. Redding is the most popular, with regular flights from Copa Airlines, United Airlines, Emirates and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Shasta departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 37m.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Shasta is to pick up a car rental from Sacramento, which is about 193 miles from Mount Shasta. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Sacramento.

Plane

Although Mount Shasta doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Redding (RDD), which is located 55 miles from Mount Shasta. Redding is the most popular, with regular flights from Copa Airlines, United Airlines, Emirates and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Shasta departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 37m.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Shasta is to pick up a car rental from Sacramento, which is about 193 miles from Mount Shasta. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Sacramento.

Airports near Mount Shasta

RDDRedding
ACVArcata Eureka
MFRMedford

Airlines serving Mount Shasta

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,408 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,415 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,165 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (643 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Mount Shasta

Most booked hotels in Mount Shasta

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Strawberry Valley Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 809 reviews)
$152+
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Mount Shasta Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 618 reviews)
$179+
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Inn At Mount Shasta
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1073 reviews)
$146+
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Shasta Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1347 reviews)
$126+
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Best Western Plus Tree House
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 658 reviews)
$167+
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Loge Mt. Shasta
2 stars
Good (7.8, 445 reviews)
$133+
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Renting a car in Mount Shasta

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Mount Shasta (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.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Mount Shasta (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.

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