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

Watsonville travel guide

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You're Going to Love Watsonville

With a population of 51,199, Watsonville is a must-see destination in California, United States. Watsonville deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Watsonville

Watsonville in December
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Watsonville in December
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Watsonville in August, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °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 Watsonville, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Watsonville

Plane

Although Watsonville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 33 miles from Watsonville. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Watsonville departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 24m.

Car

Another option to get to Watsonville is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 71 miles from Watsonville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

Although Watsonville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 33 miles from Watsonville. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Watsonville departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 24m.

Car

Another option to get to Watsonville is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 71 miles from Watsonville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Watsonville

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Watsonville

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 Watsonville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville By IHG and Comfort Inn Watsonville.

Where to stay in popular areas of Watsonville

Most booked hotels in Watsonville

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Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 370 reviews)
$140+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 319 reviews)
$134+
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Best Western Rose Garden Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 506 reviews)
$95+
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Comfort Inn Watsonville
2 stars
Good (6.9, 229 reviews)
$85+
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Motel 6 Watsonville Monterey Area
2 stars
Good (6, 856 reviews)
$76+
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Pacific Coast Inn
2 stars
Okay (5.5, 1006 reviews)
$70+
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Renting a car in Watsonville

Renting a car in Watsonville costs $58 per day, on average, or $116 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at San Francisco.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Watsonville (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. Full-size (Volkswagen Atlas or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Watsonville, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Watsonville costs $58 per day, on average, or $116 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at San Francisco.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Watsonville (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. Full-size (Volkswagen Atlas or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Watsonville, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Watsonville

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$47/day

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$48/day

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