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 12 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Redding include United Airlines, Copa Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Redding departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

The train station in Redding is called Redding, and is located 0.4 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Redding is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 311 km from Redding. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

When flying to Redding, you’ll arrive at Redding (RDD), which is located 12 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Redding include United Airlines, Copa Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Redding departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

The train station in Redding is called Redding, and is located 0.4 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Redding is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 311 km from Redding. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Redding

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Airlines serving Redding

Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,415 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (12,027 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,498 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,570 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,838 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (271 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (610 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 $68 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 139% 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, 1163 reviews)
$130+
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Comfort Suites Redding - Shasta Lake
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1428 reviews)
$98+
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Gaia Hotel & Spa Redding, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, 933 reviews)
$88+
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SureStay Plus by Best Western Redding
2 stars
Good (7.8, 780 reviews)
$93+
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Holiday Inn Redding By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.5, 601 reviews)
$111+
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Baymont by Wyndham Anderson
2 stars
Good (7.1, 892 reviews)
$69+
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Renting a car in Redding

Renting a car in Redding costs $59 per day, on average, or $119 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 31% cheaper than airport locations in Redding.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Redding, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Redding costs $59 per day, on average, or $119 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 31% cheaper than airport locations in Redding.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Redding, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Redding

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$31/day

Compact

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$33/day

Economy
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