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

Riverside travel guide

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You're Going to Love Riverside

With a population of 303,871, Riverside is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Riverside has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Riverside

If you’re looking for affordable options, Mission Inn Restaurant (3649 Mission Inn Avenue) and AY MI PA - Riverside (3775 Tyler St, 1B) are great picks.

When to visit Riverside

Riverside in August
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Riverside in August
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Riverside in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 95 °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 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 2.2″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Riverside, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Riverside

Plane

When flying to Riverside, you’ll arrive at Ontario Airport (ONT), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Riverside include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Riverside departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 27m.

Car

Another option to get to Riverside is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 54 miles from Riverside. You’ll find branches of Ace and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

When flying to Riverside, you’ll arrive at Ontario Airport (ONT), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Riverside include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Riverside departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 27m.

Car

Another option to get to Riverside is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 54 miles from Riverside. You’ll find branches of Ace and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Riverside

LAXLos Angeles
ONTOntario
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving Riverside

Lufthansa
Good (8,225 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,566 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,191 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,485 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,058 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,534 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,135 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,964 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,547 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,522 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,461 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,588 reviews)
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Where to stay in Riverside

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham Riverside Tyler Mall and Dynasty Suites Hotel Riverside. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Riverside, with prices from $49 to $197 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Riverside are about 225% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Riverside by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Riverside

Most booked hotels in Riverside

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Ayres Hotel & Spa Moreno Valley/Riverside
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 865 reviews)
$116+
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The Mission Inn Hotel and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1717 reviews)
$180+
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Hyatt Place Riverside Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 962 reviews)
$140+
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Holiday Inn Ontario Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1205 reviews)
$108+
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Best Western Corona Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 842 reviews)
$81+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Riverside/Corona East
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 699 reviews)
$120+
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Renting a car in Riverside

Renting a car in Riverside costs $49 per day, on average, or $198 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Riverside.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Riverside (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. The most frequently booked car type in Riverside is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Riverside costs $49 per day, on average, or $198 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Riverside.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Riverside (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. The most frequently booked car type in Riverside is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Riverside

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$32/day

Full-size

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$36/day

Compact SUV
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