Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car
United States
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Nipomo travel guide

Nipomo Tourism | Nipomo Guide

You're Going to Love Nipomo

With a population of 16,714, Nipomo is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Nipomo has to offer.

Where to Eat in Nipomo

If you’re looking for affordable options, Jocko's Steakhouse (125 N Thompson Ave) and Adelina's Bistro (1645 Trilogy Parkway) are great picks.

When to visit Nipomo

Nipomo in September
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nipomo in September
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Nipomo

Plane

When flying to Nipomo, you’ll arrive at Santa Maria Public (SMX), which is located 16 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Nipomo departs from Seattle and takes around 18h.

Car

Another option to get to Nipomo is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 226 km from Nipomo. You’ll find branches of Ace and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

When flying to Nipomo, you’ll arrive at Santa Maria Public (SMX), which is located 16 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Nipomo departs from Seattle and takes around 18h.

Car

Another option to get to Nipomo is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 226 km from Nipomo. You’ll find branches of Ace and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airlines serving Nipomo

Lufthansa
Good (8,255 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,090 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,624 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,667 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (976 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,275 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,712 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,005 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,557 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,543 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,111 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (670 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (467 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,213 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Nipomo

Most booked hotels in Nipomo

Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria
3 stars
Excellent (9, 509 reviews)
$152+
Best Western Plus Big America
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2054 reviews)
$122+
Quality Inn And Suites Santa Maria
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1332 reviews)
$91+
Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens
3 stars
Excellent (8, 152 reviews)
$151+
Historic Santa Maria Inn
3 stars
Good (7.6, 2271 reviews)
$111+
Solaire Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.5, 569 reviews)
$64+

Renting a car in Nipomo

Renting a car in Nipomo costs $69 per day, on average, or $277 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Nipomo.

Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Nipomo (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.

Renting a car in Nipomo costs $69 per day, on average, or $277 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Nipomo.

Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Nipomo (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.