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

Redwood City travel guide

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You're Going to Love Redwood City

With a population of 76,815, Redwood City is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Redwood City has to offer.

Where to Eat in Redwood City

If you’re looking for affordable options, Milagros (1099 Middlefield Rd.) and Redwood Grill (356 Woodside Plz) are great picks.

When to visit Redwood City

Redwood City in August
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Redwood City in August
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Redwood City in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °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 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Redwood City, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Redwood City

Plane

When flying to Redwood City, you’ll arrive at San Francisco Airport (SFO), which is located 20 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Redwood City include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Redwood City departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 19m.

Car

Another option to get to Redwood City is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 37 km from Redwood City. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

When flying to Redwood City, you’ll arrive at San Francisco Airport (SFO), which is located 20 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Redwood City include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Redwood City departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 19m.

Car

Another option to get to Redwood City is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 37 km from Redwood City. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Redwood City

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Redwood City

Lufthansa
Good (7,075 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,901 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,949 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,809 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,734 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (792 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,741 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,234 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,366 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,364 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,071 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,281 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,867 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,208 reviews)
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Where to stay in Redwood City

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Atherton Park Inn and Suites and Days Inn by Wyndham Redwood City.

Where to stay in popular areas of Redwood City

Most booked hotels in Redwood City

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Bay Landing Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3503 reviews)
$120+
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Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 512 reviews)
$166+
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Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2551 reviews)
$186+
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Aloft San Francisco Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2154 reviews)
$137+
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Courtyard by Marriott Redwood City
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 454 reviews)
$145+
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Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2436 reviews)
$84+
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Renting a car in Redwood City

Renting a car in Redwood City costs $46 per day, on average, or $138 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 34% cheaper than airport locations in Redwood City.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Redwood City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Redwood City is Full-size (Ford Explorer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Redwood City costs $46 per day, on average, or $138 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 34% cheaper than airport locations in Redwood City.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Redwood City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Redwood City is Full-size (Ford Explorer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Redwood City

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$25/day

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$27/day

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