Temecula travel guide
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You're Going to Love Temecula
With a population of 100,097, Temecula is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Temecula to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Temecula
Food, Drinks, & Nightlife
Where to Eat in Temecula
If you’re looking for affordable options, Be Good Restaurant & Experience (28636 old town front street unit 109) and Cougar Vineyard And Winery (39870 De Portola Rd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Mad Madelines Grill (28495 Old Town Front St) and HoBo's BBQ & Tavern (Rancho California Rd 30590) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Temecula.
When to visit Temecula
How to Get to Temecula
Plane
Although Temecula doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 43 miles from Temecula. 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 Temecula departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 13m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Temecula, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Temecula to San Diego takes 2h 47m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Palm Springs, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 33m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Temecula is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 77 miles from Temecula. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in Los Angeles.
Airlines serving Temecula
Where to stay in Temecula
Average rates range from around $799 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $236 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Temecula and Hampton Inn & Suites Temecula.
Where to stay in popular areas of Temecula
Most booked hotels in Temecula
Renting a car in Temecula
Renting a car in Temecula costs $61 per day, on average. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Temecula is the Hertz branch at 27452 Jefferson Ave. Suite #4, which is 2 miles from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Temecula (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Temecula is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Buick Encore or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Temecula
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$32/day
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$33/day