Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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You're Going to Love Ontario

With a population of 163’924, Ontario 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ontario has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Ontario

is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Ontario. These include popular favorites such as Kulturas Latin Kitchens & Cantina (960 Ontario Mills Dr ste a), Rainforest Cafe - Ontario Mills (4810 Mills Circle) and Black Angus Steakhouse - Ontario (3640 Porsche Way). If you’re looking for affordable options, El Torito - Ontario (3680 Inland Empire Blvd.) and Market Broiler- Ontario Mills (4553 Mills Cir) are great picks.

When to visit Ontario

Ontario in August
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ontario in August
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ontario in August, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 3.4″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Ontario, with an average rainfall of 0.1″.

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How to Get to Ontario

Plane

When flying to Ontario, you’ll arrive at Ontario Airport (ONT), which is located 5 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Ontario include Southwest, American Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Ontario departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ontario. The train journey from Ontario to San Diego takes 2h 56m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Austin, expect to pay about $187 for a 36h 45m trip. The train station in Ontario is called Ontario, and is located 0.2 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Ontario is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 61 km from Ontario. You’ll find branches of Ace and Priceless, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Ontario Radisson Hotel, located 4 km from downtown Ontario. Ontario Tufesa is also a commonly used station, and is 2.4 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Ontario, you’ll arrive at Ontario Airport (ONT), which is located 5 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Ontario include Southwest, American Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Ontario departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ontario. The train journey from Ontario to San Diego takes 2h 56m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Austin, expect to pay about $187 for a 36h 45m trip. The train station in Ontario is called Ontario, and is located 0.2 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Ontario is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 61 km from Ontario. You’ll find branches of Ace and Priceless, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Ontario Radisson Hotel, located 4 km from downtown Ontario. Ontario Tufesa is also a commonly used station, and is 2.4 km from the city center.

Airports near Ontario

LAXLos Angeles
ONTOntario
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving Ontario

KLM
Good (1,420 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,589 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,998 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,535 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,052 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,790 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,672 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,033 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,044 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,497 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,469 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,585 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,139 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,340 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,409 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ontario

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ontario Airport/Rancho Cucamonga and Comfort Suites Ontario Airport Convention Center.

Most popular hotel in Ontario by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Ontario

Most booked hotels in Ontario

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Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 388 reviews)
$156+
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SureStay Plus by Best Western Upland Ontario North
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 430 reviews)
$95+
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Hilton Garden Inn Pomona
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 222 reviews)
$121+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Claremont
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 530 reviews)
$157+
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Azure Hotel & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1957 reviews)
$84+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Pomona
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 346 reviews)
$128+
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Renting a car in Ontario

Renting a car in Ontario costs $60 per day, on average, or $181 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Payless and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Ontario is the Fox branch at 1776 E Holt Boulevard, which is 3 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Ontario (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. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ontario, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Ontario costs $60 per day, on average, or $181 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Payless and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Ontario is the Fox branch at 1776 E Holt Boulevard, which is 3 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Ontario (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. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ontario, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Ontario

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$22/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$25/day

Compact
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