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 November
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ontario in November
Estimated hotel price
$123
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 Las Vegas and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ontario, followed by Train. The train journey from Ontario to San Luis Obispo takes 5h 32m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $420 for a 46h 06m 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

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 Las Vegas and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ontario, followed by Train. The train journey from Ontario to San Luis Obispo takes 5h 32m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $420 for a 46h 06m 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

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 (1,458 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,789 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,755 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,215 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,224 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,118 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,325 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,522 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (898 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,692 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,732 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,405 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,364 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,171 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,907 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 (8.6, 386 reviews)
$172+
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SureStay Plus by Best Western Upland Ontario North
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 452 reviews)
$78+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Pomona
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 351 reviews)
$142+
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Holiday Inn Ontario Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1156 reviews)
$129+
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Four Points by Sheraton Ontario-Rancho Cucamonga
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 381 reviews)
$126+
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Azure Hotel & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2118 reviews)
$104+
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Renting a car in Ontario

Renting a car in Ontario costs $47 per day, on average, or $140 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, 2% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. Full-size (Kia Optima or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ontario, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Ontario costs $47 per day, on average, or $140 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, 2% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. Full-size (Kia Optima or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ontario, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Ontario

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$23/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$24/day

Compact
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