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

Sun City travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sun City

With a population of 19,579, Sun City is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sun City has to offer.

When to visit Sun City

Sun City in November
Estimated hotel price
$75
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sun City in November
Estimated hotel price
$75
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sun City in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 96.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 51.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 3.3″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Sun City, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Sun City

Plane

Although Sun City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 39 miles from Sun City. San Diego Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Sun City departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

The train station in Sun City is called Sun City Menifee, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Sun City is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 68 miles from Sun City. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

Although Sun City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 39 miles from Sun City. San Diego Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Sun City departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

The train station in Sun City is called Sun City Menifee, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Sun City is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 68 miles from Sun City. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Sun City

SANSan Diego
LAXLos Angeles
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving Sun City

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 Sun City

Most booked hotels in Sun City

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Menifee
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 273 reviews)
$151+
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Studio 6 Suites Perris. Ca
2 stars
Excellent (8, 770 reviews)
$109+
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Motel 6-Menifee, Ca
2 stars
Good (7.9, 455 reviews)
$86+
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Wilderness Lakes RV Resort
0 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$161+
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Menifee Inn
2 stars
Good (6.5, 156 reviews)
$98+
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Rodeway Inn & Suites Canyon Lake
2 stars
Okay (5.3, 512 reviews)
$78+
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Renting a car in Sun City

Renting a car in Sun City costs $80 per day, on average, or $239 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 37% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Sun City (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.

Renting a car in Sun City costs $80 per day, on average, or $239 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 37% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Sun City (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.

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