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

Santa Clara travel guide

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You're Going to Love Santa Clara

With a population of 116,468, Santa Clara is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Santa Clara deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Santa Clara

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bourbon Pub – Santa Clara (4900 Marie P. De Bartolo Way Levi's Stadium) and Bourbon Steak Santa Clara (4900 Marie P. De Bartolo Way Levi's Stadium) are great picks.

When to visit Santa Clara

Santa Clara in November
Estimated hotel price
$181
1 night at 3-star hotel
Santa Clara in November
Estimated hotel price
$181
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Santa Clara in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 2.9″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Santa Clara, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Santa Clara

Plane

When flying to Santa Clara, you’ll arrive at Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 2 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Santa Clara include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Santa Clara departs from New York and takes around 5h 56m.

Train

Located 1.0 mile from the city center, Santa Clara University is the busiest station in Santa Clara. Another popular train station is Santa Clara Great America, located 4 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Santa Clara is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 39 miles from Santa Clara. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Santa Clara’s bus station is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Santa Clara, you’ll arrive at Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 2 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Santa Clara include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Santa Clara departs from New York and takes around 5h 56m.

Train

Located 1.0 mile from the city center, Santa Clara University is the busiest station in Santa Clara. Another popular train station is Santa Clara Great America, located 4 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Santa Clara is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 39 miles from Santa Clara. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Santa Clara’s bus station is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Santa Clara

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Santa Clara

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 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 (9,244 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 (9,968 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 Santa Clara

Most booked hotels in Santa Clara

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Hyatt House Santa Clara
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 653 reviews)
$193+
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Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1170 reviews)
$184+
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Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 909 reviews)
$146+
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Hilton Santa Clara
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1309 reviews)
$151+
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Santa Clara Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 530 reviews)
$168+
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Sonesta Silicon Valley
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1189 reviews)
$126+
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Renting a car in Santa Clara

Renting a car in Santa Clara costs $36 per day, on average, or $72 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 72% cheaper than airport locations in Santa Clara.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Santa Clara (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 Santa Clara is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Santa Clara costs $36 per day, on average, or $72 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 72% cheaper than airport locations in Santa Clara.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Santa Clara (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 Santa Clara is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Santa Clara

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$28/day

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$28/day

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