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

Vista travel guide

Vista Tourism | Vista Guide

You're Going to Love Vista

With a population of 93,834, Vista is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Vista has to offer.

Where to Eat in Vista

If you’re looking for affordable options, WildWood Crossing and Cantina (116 Civic Center Dr) and Clay n‘ Latte (20 Main St Ste 110) are great picks.

When to visit Vista

Vista in December
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vista in December
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Vista in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °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 January, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Vista, with an average rainfall of 0.1″.

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How to Get to Vista

Plane

When flying to Vista, you’ll arrive at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar (CLD), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Vista departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Car

Another option to get to Vista is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 85 miles from Vista. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

When flying to Vista, you’ll arrive at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar (CLD), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Vista departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Car

Another option to get to Vista is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 85 miles from Vista. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Vista

SANSan Diego
LAXLos Angeles
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving Vista

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Vista

Most booked hotels in Vista

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Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 625 reviews)
$167+
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad/Vista
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 206 reviews)
$147+
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LEGOLAND California Resort And Castle Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 709 reviews)
$358+
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Lakehouse Hotel And Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 453 reviews)
$189+
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Hyatt Place San Diego-Vista/Carlsbad
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 851 reviews)
$143+
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Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8, 943 reviews)
$179+
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Renting a car in Vista

Renting a car in Vista costs $43 per day, on average, or $129 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Vista.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Vista (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Vista is Compact (Class Compact SUV 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, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Vista costs $43 per day, on average, or $129 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Vista.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Vista (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Vista is Compact (Class Compact SUV 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, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Vista

Supplier choice

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$30/day

Supplier choice

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$32/day

Economy
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