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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
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Union City in June
Estimated hotel price
$96
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, Alaska Airlines and Finnair. The shortest domestic flight to Union City departs from Santa Ana and takes around 1h 27m.

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 Europcar, 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, Alaska Airlines and Finnair. The shortest domestic flight to Union City departs from Santa Ana and takes around 1h 27m.

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 Europcar, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Union City

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Union City

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,952 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,588 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,366 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,914 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).

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 (9.1, 491 reviews)
$121+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dublin Pleasanton
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 966 reviews)
$120+
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Aloft Dublin-Pleasanton
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 452 reviews)
$117+
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Hyatt Place Dublin Pleasanton
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 525 reviews)
$146+
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The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1797 reviews)
$104+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Oakland Airport-Alameda
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 481 reviews)
$132+
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Renting a car in Union City

Renting a car in Union City costs $47 per day, on average, or $236 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 32% cheaper than airport locations in Union City.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Union City is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica 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, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Union City costs $47 per day, on average, or $236 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 32% cheaper than airport locations in Union City.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Union City is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica 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, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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