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
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Riverside in August
Estimated hotel price
$127
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, American Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Riverside departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 24m.

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, American Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Riverside departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 24m.

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

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,298 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,282 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,107 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,240 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,697 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,687 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,462 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,027 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,557 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,854 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,537 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,635 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 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 $54 to $218 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Riverside are about 190% 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 Corona East
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 644 reviews)
$103+
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The Mission Inn Hotel and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1769 reviews)
$218+
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Hyatt Place Riverside Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 977 reviews)
$148+
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Hampton Inn by Hilton Riverside Downtown Convention Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 543 reviews)
$157+
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Best Western Corona Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 866 reviews)
$82+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Riverside/Corona East
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 715 reviews)
$109+
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Renting a car in Riverside

Renting a car in Riverside costs $42 per day, on average, or $167 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Riverside.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in Riverside is Full-size (Toyota Camry 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, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Riverside costs $42 per day, on average, or $167 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Riverside.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in Riverside is Full-size (Toyota Camry 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, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Riverside

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$30/day

Full-size

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$36/day

Compact SUV
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