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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

San Anselmo travel guide

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You're Going to Love San Anselmo

With a population of 12,336, San Anselmo is a must-see destination in California, United States. San Anselmo deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in San Anselmo

If you’re looking for affordable options, cucina sa (510 San Anselmo Avenue) and Insalata's (120 Sir Francis Drake Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit San Anselmo

San Anselmo in January
Estimated hotel price
$159
1 night at 3-star hotel
San Anselmo in January
Estimated hotel price
$159
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to San Anselmo

Plane

Although San Anselmo doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 26 miles from San Anselmo. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Alaska Airlines, Finnair and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to San Anselmo departs from New York and takes around 5h 56m.

Car

Another option to get to San Anselmo is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 15 miles from San Anselmo. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

Although San Anselmo doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 26 miles from San Anselmo. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Alaska Airlines, Finnair and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to San Anselmo departs from New York and takes around 5h 56m.

Car

Another option to get to San Anselmo is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 15 miles from San Anselmo. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near San Anselmo

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving San Anselmo

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of San Anselmo

Most booked hotels in San Anselmo

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Acqua Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, 550 reviews)
$295+
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Marin Suites Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1652 reviews)
$134+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael Marin County
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 743 reviews)
$170+
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Four Points by Sheraton San Rafael Marin County
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1302 reviews)
$142+
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Ac Hotel San Rafael Downtown
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 38 reviews)
$194+
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San Anselmo Inn
2 stars
Good (7.8, 62 reviews)
$162+
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Renting a car in San Anselmo

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in San Anselmo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in San Anselmo is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in San Anselmo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in San Anselmo is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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