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

Sausalito travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sausalito

With a population of 7,061, Sausalito is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Sausalito to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Sausalito

If you’re looking for affordable options, Poggio (777 Bridgeway) and Scoma's Sausalito (588 Bridgeway) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Copra (1700 Fillmore St) and The Red Window (500 Columbus Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Sausalito.

When to visit Sausalito

Sausalito in May
Estimated hotel price
$265
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sausalito in May
Estimated hotel price
$265
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sausalito

Plane

Although Sausalito doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to San Francisco Airport (SFO), which is located 17 miles from Sausalito. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Sausalito departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Sausalito is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 7 miles from Sausalito. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

Although Sausalito doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to San Francisco Airport (SFO), which is located 17 miles from Sausalito. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Sausalito departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Sausalito is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 7 miles from Sausalito. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Sausalito

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Sausalito

Lufthansa
Good (8,299 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,277 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,113 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,243 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (982 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,685 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,031 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,459 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,552 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,835 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,534 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,391 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sausalito

Average rates range from around $279 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $643 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sausalito

Most booked hotels in Sausalito

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Cavallo Point
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 316 reviews)
$535+
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The Gables Inn Sausalito
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 280 reviews)
$279+
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Hotel Nikko San Francisco
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 4946 reviews)
$169+
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Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 685 reviews)
$295+
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Hotel Sausalito
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 557 reviews)
$281+
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Fairmont San Francisco
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1990 reviews)
$270+
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Renting a car in Sausalito

Renting a car in Sausalito costs $44 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 47% cheaper than airport locations in Sausalito.

Expect to pay $4.62 per gallon in Sausalito (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $55.42 and $73.89. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Sausalito, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Sausalito costs $44 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 47% cheaper than airport locations in Sausalito.

Expect to pay $4.62 per gallon in Sausalito (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $55.42 and $73.89. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Sausalito, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

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