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

Walnut Creek travel guide

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You're Going to Love Walnut Creek

With a population of 64,173, Walnut Creek is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Walnut Creek has to offer.

Where to Eat in Walnut Creek

If you’re looking for affordable options, Tomatina - Walnut Creek (1325 N Main St) and LITA (1602 Bonanza St) are great picks.

When to visit Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek in August
Estimated hotel price
$152
1 night at 3-star hotel
Walnut Creek in August
Estimated hotel price
$152
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Walnut Creek in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °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 4.5″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Walnut Creek, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Walnut Creek

Plane

When flying to Walnut Creek, you’ll arrive at Concord Buchanan Fld (CCR), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Walnut Creek departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 24m.

Car

Another option to get to Walnut Creek is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 21 miles from Walnut Creek. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

When flying to Walnut Creek, you’ll arrive at Concord Buchanan Fld (CCR), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Walnut Creek departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 24m.

Car

Another option to get to Walnut Creek is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 21 miles from Walnut Creek. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Walnut Creek

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Walnut Creek

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,097 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,452 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
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Where to stay in Walnut Creek

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Diablo Mountain Inn Walnut Creek and Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek By IHG.

Most popular hotel in Walnut Creek by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Walnut Creek

Most booked hotels in Walnut Creek

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Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 355 reviews)
$206+
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Hyatt House Pleasant Hill
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 973 reviews)
$146+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Walnut Creek
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 87 reviews)
$156+
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Best Western Danville Sycamore Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 368 reviews)
$109+
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Renaissance Walnut Creek Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 292 reviews)
$168+
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Walnut Creek Marriott
3 stars
Excellent (8, 741 reviews)
$131+
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Renting a car in Walnut Creek

Renting a car in Walnut Creek costs $64 per day, on average, or $193 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at San Francisco.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Walnut Creek (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Walnut Creek is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Jeep Compass or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Walnut Creek costs $64 per day, on average, or $193 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at San Francisco.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Walnut Creek (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Walnut Creek is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Jeep Compass or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Walnut Creek

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$36/day

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$40/day

Intermediate SUV
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