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

San Ysidro travel guide

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You're Going to Love San Ysidro

San Ysidro is a must-see destination in California, United States. San Ysidro deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit San Ysidro

San Ysidro in November
Estimated hotel price
$78
1 night at 3-star hotel
San Ysidro in November
Estimated hotel price
$78
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to San Ysidro

Plane

When flying to San Ysidro, you’ll arrive at San Diego Airport (SAN), which is located 15 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to San Ysidro include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to San Ysidro departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 36m.

Car

Another option to get to San Ysidro is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 127 miles from San Ysidro. You’ll find branches of Ace and Europcar, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

When flying to San Ysidro, you’ll arrive at San Diego Airport (SAN), which is located 15 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to San Ysidro include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to San Ysidro departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 36m.

Car

Another option to get to San Ysidro is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 127 miles from San Ysidro. You’ll find branches of Ace and Europcar, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near San Ysidro

SANSan Diego
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
PSPPalm Springs

Airlines serving San Ysidro

Lufthansa
Good (8,148 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,542 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,447 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,010 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,475 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,010 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,630 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,887 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,359 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,481 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,421 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (421 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,416 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,340 reviews)
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Where to stay in San Ysidro

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Studio 6 Suites San Ysidro Ca San Diego South Bay and Hotel Baja San Diego.

Where to stay in popular areas of San Ysidro

Most booked hotels in San Ysidro

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Omni San Diego at the Ballpark
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2032 reviews)
$239+
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The Wayfarer San Diego
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1917 reviews)
$343+
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Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 148 reviews)
$189+
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San Diego Marriott Mission Valley
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 734 reviews)
$186+
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Hotel del Coronado
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1332 reviews)
$640+
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Valli Hi Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8, 544 reviews)
$95+
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Renting a car in San Ysidro

Renting a car in San Ysidro costs $38 per day, on average, or $77 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 55% cheaper than airport locations in San Ysidro.

Expect to pay $4.13 per gallon in San Ysidro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $49.51 and $66.02. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in San Ysidro, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in San Ysidro costs $38 per day, on average, or $77 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 55% cheaper than airport locations in San Ysidro.

Expect to pay $4.13 per gallon in San Ysidro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $49.51 and $66.02. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in San Ysidro, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

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