National City travel guide
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You're Going to Love National City
With a population of 58,582, National City is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything National City has to offer.
Where to Eat in National City
If you’re looking for affordable options, Cocina 35 Coronado (1201 1st St) and Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Coronado (1301 Orange Ave) are great picks.
When to visit National City
Looking for warm weather? Then head to National City in August, when the average temperature is 71.6 °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 48.2 °F, with an average temperature of 57.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 2″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in National City, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to National City
Plane
When flying to National City, you’ll arrive at San Diego Airport (SAN), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to National City include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to National City departs from Denver and takes around 2h 17m.
Car
Another option to get to National City is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 118 miles from National City. You’ll find branches of Ace and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.
Airlines serving National City
Where to stay in National City
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South and Holiday Inn Express San Diego South-National City By IHG.
Where to stay in popular areas of National City
Most booked hotels in National City
Renting a car in National City
Renting a car in National City costs $33 per day, on average, or $98 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 51% cheaper than airport locations in National City.
Expect to pay $4.77 per gallon in National City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.24 and $76.31. The most frequently booked car type in National City is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in National City
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$33/day
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$34/day