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
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Riverside in August
Estimated hotel price
$129
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 23 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Riverside include Southwest, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Riverside departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h.

Train

The train station in Riverside is called Riverside, and is located 0.4 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Riverside is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 87 km from Riverside. You’ll find branches of Midway and NextCar, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Riverside University Avenue, located 3 km from downtown Riverside. Riverside Chicago/Spruce is also a commonly used station, and is 2.9 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Riverside, you’ll arrive at Ontario Airport (ONT), which is located 23 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Riverside include Southwest, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Riverside departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h.

Train

The train station in Riverside is called Riverside, and is located 0.4 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Riverside is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 87 km from Riverside. You’ll find branches of Midway and NextCar, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Riverside University Avenue, located 3 km from downtown Riverside. Riverside Chicago/Spruce is also a commonly used station, and is 2.9 km from the city center.

Airports near Riverside

ONTOntario
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
PSPPalm Springs

Airlines serving Riverside

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,841 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,276 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,249 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,425 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (12,018 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,900 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,033 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 $302 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Riverside are about 181% 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 (8.7, 926 reviews)
$147+
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The Mission Inn Hotel and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1696 reviews)
$173+
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Holiday Inn Ontario Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1157 reviews)
$134+
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Best Western Corona Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 822 reviews)
$97+
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Hampton Inn Riverside Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 492 reviews)
$159+
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Azure Hotel & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2140 reviews)
$115+
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Renting a car in Riverside

Renting a car in Riverside costs $45 per day, on average, or $181 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Riverside.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90. The most frequently booked car type in Riverside is Mini (Kia Sedona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Riverside costs $45 per day, on average, or $181 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Riverside.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90. The most frequently booked car type in Riverside is Mini (Kia Sedona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Riverside

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$28/day

Compact

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$30/day

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