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 April
Estimated package price
$145
2 travelers
Flight to Ontario
3 nights at hotel
Ontario in April
Estimated package price
$145
2 travelers
Flight to Ontario
3 nights at 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 Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Ontario departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 11m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ontario. The train journey from Ontario to Burbank takes 0h 31m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Diego, expect to pay about $36 for a 2h 56m 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 Midway and FlexWays, 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 Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Ontario departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 11m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ontario. The train journey from Ontario to Burbank takes 0h 31m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Diego, expect to pay about $36 for a 2h 56m 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 Midway and FlexWays, 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 (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,860 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,813 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,318 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,273 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,903 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,147 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,541 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,835 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (393 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,173 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,224 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)
$172+
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SureStay Plus by Best Western Upland Ontario North
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 465 reviews)
$87+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Pomona
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 352 reviews)
$144+
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Four Points by Sheraton Ontario-Rancho Cucamonga
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 382 reviews)
$124+
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Azure Hotel & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2141 reviews)
$113+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ontario Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1860 reviews)
$106+
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Renting a car in Ontario

Renting a car in Ontario costs $54 per day, on average, or $161 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, 4% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. The most frequently booked car type in Ontario is Full-size (GMC Yukon 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.

Renting a car in Ontario costs $54 per day, on average, or $161 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, 4% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. The most frequently booked car type in Ontario is Full-size (GMC Yukon 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 Ontario

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$24/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$25/day

Compact
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