With a population of 126 683, Thousand Oaks is a must-see destination in California, United States. Thousand Oaks deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Mastro's Steakhouse - Thousand Oaks (2087 E Thousand Oaks Blvd) and Umami Burger - Thousand Oaks (2200 E Thousand Oaks Blvd Suite 150) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Thousand Oaks in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 46.4 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Thousand Oaks, with an average rainfall of 0″.
Although Thousand Oaks doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bob Hope Airport (BUR), which is located 27 miles from Thousand Oaks. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Thousand Oaks departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Thousand Oaks. The train journey from Thousand Oaks to Burbank takes 0h 29m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 36m trip.
Another option to get to Thousand Oaks is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 31 miles from Thousand Oaks. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Thousand Oaks, including FlixBus, Busbud and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Thousand Oaks takes 120 miles and will cost you around $64. From San Fernando, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 120 miles.
Renting a car in Thousand Oaks costs $52 per day, on average, or $104 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Thousand Oaks (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Thousand Oaks is Standard (Dodge Journey or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Qashqai or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$29/day
Premium SUV
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$53/day