Riverside travel guide
Riverside Tourism | Riverside Guide
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.
Activities & attractions in Riverside
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
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″.
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 Delta. 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.
Airlines serving Riverside
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 $47 to $209 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Riverside are about 183% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Riverside
Most booked hotels in Riverside
Renting a car in Riverside
Renting a car in Riverside costs $47 per day, on average, or $190 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. 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, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Riverside
Standard
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$35/day
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$36/day