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

Redding travel guide

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You're Going to Love Redding

With a population of 89,861, Redding is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Redding deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Redding

If you’re looking for affordable options, Mosaic Restaurant (826 Sundial Bridge Drive) and View 202 - Redding (202 Hemsted Rd.) are great picks.

When to visit Redding

Redding in December
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Redding in December
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Redding in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 98.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 6.3″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Redding, with an average rainfall of 0.1″.

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How to Get to Redding

Plane

When flying to Redding, you’ll arrive at Redding (RDD), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Redding include United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Copa Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Redding departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 12m.

Train

The train station in Redding is called Redding, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Redding is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 194 miles from Redding. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

When flying to Redding, you’ll arrive at Redding (RDD), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Redding include United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Copa Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Redding departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 12m.

Train

The train station in Redding is called Redding, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Redding is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 194 miles from Redding. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Redding

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Airlines serving Redding

United Airlines
Good (9,590 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,386 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,236 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,507 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (279 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (627 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,838 reviews)
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Where to stay in Redding

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include SureStay Plus by Best Western Redding and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Redding. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Redding, with prices from $64 to $477 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Redding are about 161% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Redding by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Redding

Most booked hotels in Redding

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Americana Modern Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1177 reviews)
$122+
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Sheraton Redding Hotel at the Sundial Bridge
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 470 reviews)
$264+
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Oxford Suites Redding
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 922 reviews)
$135+
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Gaia Hotel & Spa Redding, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, 951 reviews)
$91+
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Baymont by Wyndham Anderson
2 stars
Good (7, 904 reviews)
$70+
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Red Lion Hotel Redding
3 stars
Good (6.7, 2032 reviews)
$95+
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Renting a car in Redding

Renting a car in Redding costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Redding.

Expect to pay $4.47 per gallon in Redding (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.60 and $71.47.

Renting a car in Redding costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Redding.

Expect to pay $4.47 per gallon in Redding (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.60 and $71.47.

Best car rental deals in Redding

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$32/day

Compact

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$34/day

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