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

Union City travel guide

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You're Going to Love Union City

With a population of 69,516, Union City is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Union City has to offer.

Where to Eat in Union City

If you’re looking for affordable options, Tomatina - Union City (32155 Union Landing Blvd) and Chevys Fresh Mex - Union City (31100 Courthouse Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Union City

Union City in June
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Union City in June
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Union City

Plane

When flying to Union City, you’ll arrive at Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 22 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Union City include Southwest, Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Union City departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 24m.

Car

Another option to get to Union City is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 41 km from Union City. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

When flying to Union City, you’ll arrive at Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 22 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Union City include Southwest, Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Union City departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 24m.

Car

Another option to get to Union City is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 41 km from Union City. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Union City

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Union City

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,643 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,107 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,102 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,511 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,551 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,102 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,617 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,500 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
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Where to stay in Union City

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Union City and Holiday Inn Express Union City (San Jose) By IHG.

Where to stay in popular areas of Union City

Most booked hotels in Union City

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Hampton Inn Union City
2 stars
Excellent (9, 502 reviews)
$104+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fremont - Milpitas Central By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 603 reviews)
$83+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Newark - Fremont
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 746 reviews)
$120+
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Best Western Plus Garden Court Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 753 reviews)
$94+
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The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1820 reviews)
$88+
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Crowne Plaza Silicon Valley N - Union City By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.9, 565 reviews)
$85+
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Renting a car in Union City

Renting a car in Union City costs $41 per day, on average, or $204 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 42% cheaper than airport locations in Union City.

Expect to pay $3.26 per gallon in Union City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.07 and $52.09. The most frequently booked car type in Union City is Full-size (Ford E-Series Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Union City costs $41 per day, on average, or $204 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 42% cheaper than airport locations in Union City.

Expect to pay $3.26 per gallon in Union City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.07 and $52.09. The most frequently booked car type in Union City is Full-size (Ford E-Series Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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