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Scotts Valley travel guide

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With a population of 11,580, Scotts Valley is a must-see destination in California, United States. Scotts Valley deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Scotts Valley

Scotts Valley in January
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Scotts Valley in January
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Scotts Valley

Plane

Although Scotts Valley doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 22 miles from Scotts Valley. 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 Scotts Valley departs from New York and takes around 5h 56m.

Train

The train station in Scotts Valley is called Scotts Valley, and is located 0.7 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Scotts Valley is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 56 miles from Scotts Valley. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

Although Scotts Valley doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 22 miles from Scotts Valley. 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 Scotts Valley departs from New York and takes around 5h 56m.

Train

The train station in Scotts Valley is called Scotts Valley, and is located 0.7 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Scotts Valley is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 56 miles from Scotts Valley. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Scotts Valley

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Scotts Valley

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 Scotts Valley

Most booked hotels in Scotts Valley

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Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1401 reviews)
$282+
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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 887 reviews)
$138+
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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 828 reviews)
$159+
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Casablanca Inn on The Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1589 reviews)
$208+
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Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1096 reviews)
$125+
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Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
3 stars
Good (7.7, 313 reviews)
$127+
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Renting a car in Scotts Valley

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Scotts Valley (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 Scotts Valley is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Scotts Valley (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 Scotts Valley is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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