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 14 miles 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 25 miles from Union City. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

When flying to Union City, you’ll arrive at Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 14 miles 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 25 miles from Union City. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Union City

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Union City

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,744 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,093 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,200 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,856 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,195 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,648 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,141 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,175 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,436 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 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, 509 reviews)
$122+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Newark - Fremont
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 752 reviews)
$121+
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Aloft Silicon Valley
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 467 reviews)
$115+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oakland - Hayward
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1828 reviews)
$82+
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Courtyard by Marriott Newark Silicon Valley
3 stars
Good (7.9, 659 reviews)
$112+
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Crowne Plaza Silicon Valley N - Union City By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.9, 566 reviews)
$115+
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Renting a car in Union City

Renting a car in Union City costs $67 per day, on average, or $335 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at San Francisco.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. 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, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Union City costs $67 per day, on average, or $335 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at San Francisco.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. 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, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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