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

Ontario travel guide

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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 December
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ontario in December
Estimated hotel price
$119
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 3 miles 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 Phoenix and takes around 1h 22m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ontario, followed by Air Canada. The train journey from Ontario to Zurich takes 12h 25m and costs around $1,702 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $154 for a 35h 16m trip. The train station in Ontario is called Ontario, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Ontario is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 38 miles from Ontario. You’ll find branches of Ace and Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Ontario. The most popular bus station is Ontario Radisson Hotel, located 3 miles from downtown Ontario. Ontario Tufesa is also a commonly used station, and is 1.5 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Ontario, you’ll arrive at Ontario Airport (ONT), which is located 3 miles 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 Phoenix and takes around 1h 22m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ontario, followed by Air Canada. The train journey from Ontario to Zurich takes 12h 25m and costs around $1,702 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $154 for a 35h 16m trip. The train station in Ontario is called Ontario, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Ontario is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 38 miles from Ontario. You’ll find branches of Ace and Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Ontario. The most popular bus station is Ontario Radisson Hotel, located 3 miles from downtown Ontario. Ontario Tufesa is also a commonly used station, and is 1.5 miles from the city center.

Airports near Ontario

LAXLos Angeles
ONTOntario
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving Ontario

KLM
Good (1,441 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,727 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,685 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,067 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,183 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,851 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,089 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,170 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,716 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,630 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,654 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 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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SureStay Plus by Best Western Upland Ontario North
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 449 reviews)
$87+
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Comfort Inn Fontana
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 490 reviews)
$102+
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Four Points by Sheraton Ontario-Rancho Cucamonga
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 380 reviews)
$126+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Ontario Mills, CA
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2431 reviews)
$99+
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Azure Hotel & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2003 reviews)
$106+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ontario Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1846 reviews)
$95+
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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 2 miles from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ontario, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

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 2 miles from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ontario, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Ontario

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2 Adults, 2 Bags

$23/day

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