Mountain View travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mountain View

With a population of 74 066, Mountain View 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 2 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mountain View has to offer.

Where to Eat in Mountain View

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ephesus - Mountain View (185 Castro St) and Cascal (400 Castro St.) are great picks.

Most popular restaurants in Mountain View

Italian
Wonderful (158 reviews)
Italian
Wonderful (120 reviews)
American
Very good (109 reviews)
Seafood
Wonderful (88 reviews)
Italian
Wonderful (67 reviews)
Indian
Very good (46 reviews)
Italian
Wonderful (158 reviews)
Italian
Wonderful (120 reviews)
American
Very good (109 reviews)
Seafood
Wonderful (88 reviews)
Italian
Wonderful (67 reviews)
Indian
Very good (46 reviews)

When to visit Mountain View

Mountain View in December
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mountain View in December
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mountain View in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 3.1″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Mountain View, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Mountain View

Plane

When flying to Mountain View, you’ll arrive at Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 14 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Mountain View include American Airlines, Aeromexico and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Mountain View departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Mountain View. The train journey from Mountain View to Santa Clara takes 1h 01m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 16m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mountain View is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 53 km from Mountain View. You’ll find branches of Fox and Kyte, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Mountain View using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Fresno, the bus ride to Mountain View takes 426 km and will cost you around $39. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $80 for a journey of 636 km.

Plane

When flying to Mountain View, you’ll arrive at Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 14 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Mountain View include American Airlines, Aeromexico and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Mountain View departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Mountain View. The train journey from Mountain View to Santa Clara takes 1h 01m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 16m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mountain View is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 53 km from Mountain View. You’ll find branches of Fox and Kyte, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Mountain View using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Fresno, the bus ride to Mountain View takes 426 km and will cost you around $39. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $80 for a journey of 636 km.

Airports near Mountain View

Airlines serving Mountain View

Lufthansa
Good (4,490 reviews)
KLM
Good (824 reviews)
SWISS
Good (912 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,284 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,611 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,253 reviews)
Air France
Good (972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,533 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,460 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (219 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (801 reviews)
Finnair
Good (898 reviews)
LOT
Good (672 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,116 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (889 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (5,277 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mountain View

Average rates range from around $145 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $158 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mountain View

Most booked hotels in Mountain View

The Ameswell Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 519 reviews)
$166+
Shashi Hotel Mountain View, an Urban Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 283 reviews)
$188+
Sonesta Silicon Valley
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1316 reviews)
$138+
Hyatt Centric Mountain View
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 363 reviews)
$170+
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1581 reviews)
$158+
Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 851 reviews)
$169+

Renting a car in Mountain View

Renting a car in Mountain View costs $44 per day, on average, or $88 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 29% cheaper than airport locations in Mountain View.

Expect to pay $3.67 per gallon in Mountain View (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.06 and $58.75. The most frequently booked car type in Mountain View is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford Fusion or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Mountain View costs $44 per day, on average, or $88 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 29% cheaper than airport locations in Mountain View.

Expect to pay $3.67 per gallon in Mountain View (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.06 and $58.75. The most frequently booked car type in Mountain View is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford Fusion or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Mountain View

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