Introduction
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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.

Where to Eat in Stanford

If you’re looking for affordable options, Coupa Cafe - Stanford Golf Course (198 Junipero Serra Blvd) and Birdie's at Stanford Golf (198 Junipero Serra Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Stanford

Stanford in March
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stanford in March
Estimated hotel price
$103
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 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Stanford include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Stanford departs from New York and takes around 5h 56m.

Car

Another option to get to Stanford is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 29 miles 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 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Stanford include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Stanford departs from New York and takes around 5h 56m.

Car

Another option to get to Stanford is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 29 miles 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 (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 Stanford

Most booked hotels in Stanford

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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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Sonesta Silicon Valley
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1189 reviews)
$126+
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The Westin San Jose
4 stars
Good (7.7, 527 reviews)
$165+
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DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose
4 stars
Good (6.2, 1210 reviews)
$156+
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Caravelle Inn Extended Stay
2 stars
Okay (5.1, 1557 reviews)
$56+
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Renting a car in Stanford

Renting a car in Stanford costs $43 per day, on average, or $129 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 44% cheaper than airport locations in Stanford.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Full-size (Nissan Frontier or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Stanford, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Stanford costs $43 per day, on average, or $129 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 44% cheaper than airport locations in Stanford.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Full-size (Nissan Frontier or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Stanford, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

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