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

Placentia travel guide

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You're Going to Love Placentia

With a population of 50,533, Placentia is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Placentia has to offer.

When to visit Placentia

Placentia in November
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Placentia in November
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Placentia in August, when the average temperature is 77 °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 48.2 °F, with an average temperature of 59 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 3.1″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Placentia, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Placentia

Plane

When flying to Placentia, you’ll arrive at John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 22 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Placentia include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Placentia departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Placentia is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 46 km from Placentia. You’ll find branches of Ace and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

When flying to Placentia, you’ll arrive at John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 22 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Placentia include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Placentia departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Placentia is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 46 km from Placentia. You’ll find branches of Ace and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Placentia

LAXLos Angeles
ONTOntario
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving Placentia

Lufthansa
Good (8,216 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,573 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,066 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,474 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,554 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,657 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (954 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,192 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,200 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,604 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,534 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,477 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,598 reviews)
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Where to stay in Placentia

Average rates range from around $132 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $501 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Placentia

Most booked hotels in Placentia

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Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1985 reviews)
$160+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Anaheim Placentia/Fullerton
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 132 reviews)
$163+
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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Anaheim Resort - Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 926 reviews)
$117+
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Anaheim Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 3085 reviews)
$190+
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Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1903 reviews)
$138+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Anaheim Placentia/Fullerton
3 stars
Excellent (8, 109 reviews)
$135+
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Renting a car in Placentia

Renting a car in Placentia costs $49 per day, on average, or $195 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

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 $4.43 per gallon in Placentia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Placentia is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Placentia costs $49 per day, on average, or $195 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

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 $4.43 per gallon in Placentia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Placentia is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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