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 3 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 January
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Riverside in January
Estimated hotel price
$135
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 Air Canada, Emirates and Frontier. The shortest domestic flight to Riverside departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 13m.

Train

The train station in Riverside is called Riverside, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

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 MEXRENTACAR , among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Riverside University Avenue, located 2 miles from downtown Riverside. Riverside Chicago/Spruce is also a commonly used station, and is 1.8 miles from the city center.

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 Air Canada, Emirates and Frontier. The shortest domestic flight to Riverside departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 13m.

Train

The train station in Riverside is called Riverside, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

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 MEXRENTACAR , among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Riverside University Avenue, located 2 miles from downtown Riverside. Riverside Chicago/Spruce is also a commonly used station, and is 1.8 miles from the city center.

Airports near Riverside

LAXLos Angeles
ONTOntario
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving Riverside

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,954 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,287 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,366 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,914 reviews)
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Where to stay in Riverside

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Dynasty Suites Hotel Riverside and Raincross Hotel Riverside. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Riverside, with prices from $67 to $4,755 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Riverside are about 8% 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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Hyatt Place Riverside Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 884 reviews)
$144+
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Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 539 reviews)
$169+
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Azure Hotel & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1877 reviews)
$104+
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The Mission Inn Hotel and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1610 reviews)
$271+
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Holiday Inn Ontario Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1093 reviews)
$130+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ontario Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1742 reviews)
$107+
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Renting a car in Riverside

Renting a car in Riverside costs $49 per day, on average, or $147 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Riverside, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Riverside costs $49 per day, on average, or $147 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Riverside, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Riverside

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$27/day

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2 Adults, 2 Bags

$30/day

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