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What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Temecula travel guide

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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. Temecula deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Temecula

If you’re looking for affordable options, Avensole Winery Restaurant (34567 Rancho California Rd) and Be Good Restaurant & Experience (28636 old town front street unit 109) 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

Temecula in November
Estimated hotel price
$177
1 night at 3-star hotel
Temecula in November
Estimated hotel price
$177
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 Denver and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Temecula. The train journey from Temecula to Santa Ana takes 0h 56m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Diego, expect to pay about $36 for a 2h 56m 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 Ace and Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.

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 Denver and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Temecula. The train journey from Temecula to Santa Ana takes 0h 56m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Diego, expect to pay about $36 for a 2h 56m 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 Ace and Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Temecula

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

Airlines serving Temecula

Lufthansa
Good (7,416 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,373 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,963 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,926 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,926 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,159 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,487 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,254 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,901 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in Temecula

Average rates range from around $579 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $229 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Temecula By IHG and Hampton Inn & Suites Temecula. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Temecula, with prices from $68 to $2,142 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Temecula are about 23% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Temecula by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Temecula

Most booked hotels in Temecula

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South Coast Winery Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 877 reviews)
$169+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Temecula Murrieta
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 112 reviews)
$131+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Murrieta
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 476 reviews)
$93+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Murrieta Temecula
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 309 reviews)
$141+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Temecula
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 508 reviews)
$126+
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Courtyard by Marriott Temecula Murrieta
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 332 reviews)
$95+
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Renting a car in Temecula

Renting a car in Temecula costs $42 per day, on average, or $84 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Temecula.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Temecula, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Temecula costs $42 per day, on average, or $84 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Temecula.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Temecula, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Temecula

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$27/day

Compact

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$27/day

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