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

Stanford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Stanford

With a population of 13,809, Stanford is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Stanford has to offer.

When to visit Stanford

Stanford in December
Estimated hotel price
$161
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stanford in December
Estimated hotel price
$161
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Stanford in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 3.2″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Stanford, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Stanford

Plane

When flying to Stanford, you’ll arrive at Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 22 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Stanford include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Stanford departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 26m.

Car

Another option to get to Stanford is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 45 km from Stanford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

When flying to Stanford, you’ll arrive at Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 22 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Stanford include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Stanford departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 26m.

Car

Another option to get to Stanford is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 45 km from Stanford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Stanford

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Stanford

Lufthansa
Good (8,222 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,568 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,062 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,558 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,172 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,979 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,203 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,592 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,532 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,471 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,595 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Stanford

Most booked hotels in Stanford

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Creekside Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1754 reviews)
$151+
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Hilton Santa Clara
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1351 reviews)
$141+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1210 reviews)
$119+
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Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale - Silicon Valley
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 563 reviews)
$109+
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The Grand Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1377 reviews)
$102+
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DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose
4 stars
Good (6.3, 1231 reviews)
$158+
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Renting a car in Stanford

Renting a car in Stanford costs $39 per day, on average, or $117 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 76% cheaper than airport locations in Stanford.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Stanford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Stanford is Full-size (Volkswagen Atlas or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Niro or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Stanford costs $39 per day, on average, or $117 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 76% cheaper than airport locations in Stanford.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Stanford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Stanford is Full-size (Volkswagen Atlas or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Niro or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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