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

Pleasanton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pleasanton

With a population of 70 285, Pleasanton is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Pleasanton has to offer.

Where to Eat in Pleasanton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Rubys & Roses Restaurant (855 Main St) and Elia Pleasanton (310 Main St Suite A) are great picks.

When to visit Pleasanton

Pleasanton in November
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pleasanton in November
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Pleasanton

Plane

Although Pleasanton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 31 km from Pleasanton. 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 Pleasanton departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 27m.

Car

Another option to get to Pleasanton is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 48 km from Pleasanton. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

Although Pleasanton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 31 km from Pleasanton. 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 Pleasanton departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 27m.

Car

Another option to get to Pleasanton is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 48 km from Pleasanton. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Pleasanton

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Pleasanton

Lufthansa
Good (8,199 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,560 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,179 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,477 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,037 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,500 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,657 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,104 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,951 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,211 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,501 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,504 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,453 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Pleasanton

Most booked hotels in Pleasanton

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Pleasanton Marriott Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1118 reviews)
$121+
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Hampton Inn Livermore-East Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 376 reviews)
$101+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dublin Pleasanton
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1079 reviews)
$99+
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AC Hotels by Marriott Pleasanton
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 367 reviews)
$107+
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Hyatt Place Dublin Pleasanton
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 556 reviews)
$123+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Pleasanton at the Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 468 reviews)
$119+
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Renting a car in Pleasanton

Renting a car in Pleasanton costs $61 per day, on average, or $182 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Pleasanton.

Expect to pay $4.35 per gallon in Pleasanton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $52.24 and $69.65. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Pleasanton, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Pleasanton costs $61 per day, on average, or $182 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Pleasanton.

Expect to pay $4.35 per gallon in Pleasanton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $52.24 and $69.65. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Pleasanton, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Pleasanton

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$36/day

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