Petaluma travel guide
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You're Going to Love Petaluma
With a population of 57,941, Petaluma is a must-see destination in California, United States. Petaluma deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Petaluma
If you’re looking for affordable options, Central Market (42 Petaluma Blvd North) and Wild Goat Bistro - Petaluma (6 Petaluma Blvd. North) are great picks.
When to visit Petaluma
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Petaluma in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 5.4″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Petaluma, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Petaluma
Plane
Although Petaluma doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 68 km from Petaluma. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Petaluma departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 29m.
Car
Another option to get to Petaluma is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 54 km from Petaluma. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.
Airlines serving Petaluma
Where to stay in popular areas of Petaluma
Most booked hotels in Petaluma
Renting a car in Petaluma
Renting a car in Petaluma costs $53 per day, on average, or $105 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Petaluma.
Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Petaluma (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Petaluma is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.