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

Pomona travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pomona

With a population of 149,058, Pomona is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Pomona has to offer.

Where to Eat in Pomona

If you’re looking for affordable options, Restaurant at Kellogg Ranch (3801 W. Temple Ave, Bldg 79) and Pomona Valley Mining Company (1777 Gillette Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Pomona

Pomona in June
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pomona in June
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pomona in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °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 51.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 3.6″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Pomona, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Pomona

Plane

When flying to Pomona, you’ll arrive at Ontario Airport (ONT), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Pomona include Southwest, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Pomona departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Pomona. The train journey from Pomona to San Diego takes 2h 56m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Palm Springs, expect to pay about $25 for a 3h 33m trip. The train station in Pomona is called Pomona, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Pomona is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 32 miles from Pomona. You’ll find branches of Ace and Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Pomona’s bus station is located 2.0 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Pomona, you’ll arrive at Ontario Airport (ONT), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Pomona include Southwest, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Pomona departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Pomona. The train journey from Pomona to San Diego takes 2h 56m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Palm Springs, expect to pay about $25 for a 3h 33m trip. The train station in Pomona is called Pomona, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Pomona is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 32 miles from Pomona. You’ll find branches of Ace and Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Pomona’s bus station is located 2.0 miles from the city center.

Airports near Pomona

LAXLos Angeles
ONTOntario
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving Pomona

KLM
Good (1,454 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,784 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,739 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,203 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,216 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,872 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,115 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,289 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,682 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,717 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,394 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,162 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,882 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pomona

From 5-star hotels such as the Deluxe Inn to great affordable options like the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Conference Center, Pomona offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $130 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $57 and up for a 5-star experience.

Most popular hotel in Pomona by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Pomona

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Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 387 reviews)
$177+
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Hilton Garden Inn Pomona
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 233 reviews)
$129+
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Holiday Inn Ontario Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1156 reviews)
$129+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Pomona
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 351 reviews)
$141+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Ontario Mills, CA
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2439 reviews)
$109+
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Azure Hotel & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2119 reviews)
$99+
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Renting a car in Pomona

Renting a car in Pomona costs $39 per day, on average, or $156 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Pomona.

Expect to pay $3.22 per gallon in Pomona (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $38.61 and $51.48. The most frequently booked car type in Pomona is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Niro or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Pomona costs $39 per day, on average, or $156 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Pomona.

Expect to pay $3.22 per gallon in Pomona (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $38.61 and $51.48. The most frequently booked car type in Pomona is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Niro or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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