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

Visalia travel guide

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You're Going to Love Visalia

With a population of 124.442, Visalia 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 Visalia has to offer.

When to visit Visalia

Visalia in December
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Visalia in December
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Visalia in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 98.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 1.6″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Visalia, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Visalia

Plane

When flying to Visalia, you’ll arrive at Visalia (VIS), which is located 9 km from the city center.

Train

The train station in Visalia is called Visalia, and is located 0.4 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Visalia is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 268 km from Visalia. You’ll find branches of Ace and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

When flying to Visalia, you’ll arrive at Visalia (VIS), which is located 9 km from the city center.

Train

The train station in Visalia is called Visalia, and is located 0.4 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Visalia is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 268 km from Visalia. You’ll find branches of Ace and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Visalia

FATFresno Airterminal
BFLBakersfield Meadows Field
MMHMammoth Lakes

Airlines serving Visalia

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,006 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,522 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,448 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,485 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,891 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,655 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,637 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,557 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (493 reviews)
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Where to stay in Visalia

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Visalia - Sequoia Gateway Area By IHG and Fairfield Inn by Marriott Visalia Sequoia. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Visalia, with prices from $61 to $725 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Visalia are about 53% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Visalia by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Visalia

Most booked hotels in Visalia

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Holiday Inn Express Visalia - Sequoia Gateway Area By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 741 reviews)
$104+
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Wyndham Visalia
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1837 reviews)
$79+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Visalia/Sequoia Gateway
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1633 reviews)
$94+
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Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center
3 stars
Excellent (8, 624 reviews)
$147+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Visalia
2 stars
Good (6.8, 928 reviews)
$70+
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Motel 6 Visalia Ca
2 stars
Good (6.6, 1772 reviews)
$72+
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Renting a car in Visalia

Renting a car in Visalia costs $68 per day, on average, or $204 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Visalia.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Visalia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Visalia is Full-size (Chevrolet Traverse or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Car or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Visalia costs $68 per day, on average, or $204 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Visalia.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Visalia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Visalia is Full-size (Chevrolet Traverse or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Car or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Visalia

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$25/day

Compact

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$29/day

Standard
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