Torrance travel guide
Torrance Tourism | Torrance Guide
You're Going to Love Torrance
With a population of 145,438, Torrance is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Torrance has to offer.
Where to Eat in Torrance
If you’re looking for affordable options, Misto Caffe & Bakery (24558 Hawthorne Blvd) and Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Torrance, CA | Crossroads Center (24631 Crenshaw Blvd) are great picks.
When to visit Torrance
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Torrance in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °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 44.6 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 3.3″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Torrance, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Torrance
Plane
When flying to Torrance, you’ll arrive at Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Torrance include American Airlines, Air Tahiti Nui and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Torrance departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 20m.
Car
Another option to get to Torrance is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 15 miles from Torrance. You’ll find branches of Ace and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.
Airlines serving Torrance
Where to stay in Torrance
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Extended Stay America Suites - Los Angeles - Torrance - Del Amo Circle and Extended Stay America Suites - Los Angeles - Torrance Blvd.
Where to stay in popular areas of Torrance
Most booked hotels in Torrance
Renting a car in Torrance
Renting a car in Torrance costs $35 per day, on average, or $106 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 22% cheaper than airport locations in Torrance.
Expect to pay $4.77 per gallon in Torrance (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.24 and $76.31. The most frequently booked car type in Torrance is Compact (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Nissan Altima or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.