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

Pasadena travel guide

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With a population of 137,122, Pasadena 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 Pasadena has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Pasadena

If you’re looking for affordable options, Union (37 E. Union Street) and Paul Martin's American Grill - Pasadena (455 S. Lake Ave. Ste 102 Ste 102) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Plate 38 (2361 E Colorado Blvd) and Cafe Santorini (64 W Union Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Pasadena.

When to visit Pasadena

Pasadena in October
Estimated package price
$284
2 travelers
Flight to Pasadena
3 nights at hotel
Pasadena in October
Estimated package price
$284
2 travelers
Flight to Pasadena
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pasadena in August, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, 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 4.6″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Pasadena, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Pasadena

Plane

When flying to Pasadena, you’ll arrive at Bob Hope Airport (BUR), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Pasadena include Air Canada, United Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Pasadena departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 13m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Pasadena. The train station in Pasadena is called Pasadena, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Pasadena is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 12 miles from Pasadena. You’ll find branches of Ace and Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Pasadena’s bus station is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Pasadena, you’ll arrive at Bob Hope Airport (BUR), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Pasadena include Air Canada, United Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Pasadena departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 13m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Pasadena. The train station in Pasadena is called Pasadena, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Pasadena is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 12 miles from Pasadena. You’ll find branches of Ace and Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Pasadena’s bus station is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Pasadena

LAXLos Angeles
ONTOntario
BURBurbank Bob Hope

Airlines serving Pasadena

Lufthansa
Good (7,213 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,141 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,658 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,957 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,839 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,863 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (814 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,288 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,605 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,423 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,734 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,099 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,413 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,919 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pasadena

Average rates range from around $276 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $378 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Howard Johnson by Wyndham Pasadena and Greentree Pasadena Inn. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Pasadena, with prices from $85 to $573 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Pasadena are about 149% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Pasadena by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Pasadena

Most booked hotels in Pasadena

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The Langham Huntington, Pasadena
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 944 reviews)
$378+
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Hotel Amarano Burbank-Hollywood
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 758 reviews)
$276+
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Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3864 reviews)
$249+
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Sheraton Universal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2186 reviews)
$238+
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The Westin Pasadena
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1523 reviews)
$174+
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Pasadena Hotel & Pool
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1196 reviews)
$165+
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Renting a car in Pasadena

Renting a car in Pasadena costs $44 per day, on average, or $133 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Thrifty, Hertz and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Pasadena is the Hertz branch at 2070 East Colorado Blvd, which is 2 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Pasadena.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Pasadena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Pasadena is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Pasadena costs $44 per day, on average, or $133 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Thrifty, Hertz and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Pasadena is the Hertz branch at 2070 East Colorado Blvd, which is 2 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Pasadena.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Pasadena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Pasadena is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Pasadena

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$26/day

Compact

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$26/day

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