San Clemente travel guide
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You're Going to Love San Clemente
With a population of 63,522, San Clemente is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. San Clemente deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in San Clemente
Where to Eat in San Clemente
If you’re looking for affordable options, Rocco's Restaurant (203 N. El Camino Real) and Pierside Kitchen + Bar (610 Avenida Victoria) are great picks.
When to visit San Clemente
How to Get to San Clemente
Plane
Although San Clemente doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 23 miles from San Clemente. San Diego Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to San Clemente departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 13m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving San Clemente, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from San Clemente to San Diego takes 2h 47m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Palm Springs, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 33m trip. The train station in San Clemente is called San Clemente Pier, and is located 0.7 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to San Clemente is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 59 miles from San Clemente. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in Los Angeles.
Airlines serving San Clemente
Where to stay in San Clemente
Average rates range from around $272 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $327 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of San Clemente
Most booked hotels in San Clemente
Renting a car in San Clemente
Renting a car in San Clemente costs $49 per day, on average, or $99 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in San Clemente.
Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in San Clemente (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in San Clemente is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Buick Verano or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in San Clemente
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$38/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$41/day