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
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″.
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 Palm Springs and takes around 3h 59m.
Car
Another option to get to Redding is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 312 km from Redding. You’ll find branches of Movly and Payless, among others, in San Francisco.
Airlines serving Redding
Where to stay in Redding
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include SureStay Plus by Best Western Redding and Comfort Suites Redding - Shasta Lake. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Redding, with prices from $72 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 86% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Redding
Most booked hotels in Redding
Renting a car in Redding
Renting a car in Redding costs $81 per day, on average, or $163 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Redding.
Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Redding is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Ioniq or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.