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

Poway travel guide

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You're Going to Love Poway

With a population of 47 811, Poway is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Poway has to offer.

Where to Eat in Poway

If you’re looking for affordable options, Brigantine Poway (13445 Poway Road) and Harney Sushi Poway (12245 Poway Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Poway

Poway in November
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Poway in November
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Poway in July, 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 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 3.3″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Poway, with an average rainfall of 0.1″.

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How to Get to Poway

Plane

Although Poway doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to San Diego Airport (SAN), which is located 30 km from Poway. San Diego Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Poway departs from Denver and takes around 2h 17m.

Car

Another option to get to Poway is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 170 km from Poway. You’ll find branches of Ace and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

Although Poway doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to San Diego Airport (SAN), which is located 30 km from Poway. San Diego Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Poway departs from Denver and takes around 2h 17m.

Car

Another option to get to Poway is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 170 km from Poway. You’ll find branches of Ace and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Poway

SANSan Diego
ONTOntario
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving Poway

Lufthansa
Good (8,221 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,579 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,220 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,071 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,564 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,658 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (959 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,211 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,199 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,621 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,486 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,600 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Poway

Most booked hotels in Poway

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Riviera Oaks Resort
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 709 reviews)
$133+
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San Diego Country Estates
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 284 reviews)
$119+
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Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego/Poway
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 407 reviews)
$149+
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San Vicente Golf Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 286 reviews)
$101+
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Ramona Valley Inn
2 stars
Good (7, 592 reviews)
$71+
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Best Western Poway/San Diego Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.8, 282 reviews)
$98+
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Renting a car in Poway

Renting a car in Poway costs $38 per day, on average, or $113 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 43% cheaper than airport locations in Poway.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Poway (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. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Poway, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Poway costs $38 per day, on average, or $113 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 43% cheaper than airport locations in Poway.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Poway (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. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Poway, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Poway

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$28/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$29/day

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