Salinas travel guide
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You're Going to Love Salinas
With a population of 150,441, Salinas is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Salinas has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Salinas
Where to Eat in Salinas
If you’re looking for affordable options, Alvarado Street Brewery Taproom (301 Main St) and James Dean Restaurant (201 S Main St) are great picks.
When to visit Salinas
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Salinas in August, when the average temperature is 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 64.4 °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 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Salinas, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Salinas
Plane
When flying to Salinas, you’ll arrive at Monterey Regional (MRY), which is located 19 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Salinas include American Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Salinas departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 20m.
Car
Another option to get to Salinas is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 139 km from Salinas. You’ll find branches of Movly and Europcar, among others, in San Francisco.
Airlines serving Salinas
Where to stay in Salinas
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas and Laurel Inn Motel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Salinas
Most booked hotels in Salinas
Renting a car in Salinas
Renting a car in Salinas costs $65 per day, on average, or $196 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, 2% more expensive than at San Francisco.
Expect to pay $4.77 per gallon in Salinas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.24 and $76.31. The most frequently booked car type in Salinas is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Salinas
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$40/day
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$44/day