San Carlos travel guide
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You're Going to Love San Carlos
With a population of 28,406, San Carlos is a must-see destination in California, United States. San Carlos deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in San Carlos
If you’re looking for affordable options, Town (716 Laurel Street) and Creola (344 El Camino Real) are great picks.
When to visit San Carlos
How to Get to San Carlos
Plane
When flying to San Carlos, you’ll arrive at San Francisco Airport (SFO), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to San Carlos include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to San Carlos departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to San Carlos. The train journey from San Carlos to Santa Clara takes 1h 02m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 15m trip.
Car
Another option to get to San Carlos is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 21 miles from San Carlos. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to San Carlos, including Greyhound, FlixBus and CoachRun. From Coral Hills, the bus ride to San Carlos takes 45 miles and will cost you around $18. From Reno, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 395 miles.
Airlines serving San Carlos
Where to stay in popular areas of San Carlos
Most booked hotels in San Carlos
Renting a car in San Carlos
Renting a car in San Carlos costs $75 per day, on average, or $150 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, 9% more expensive than at San Francisco.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in San Carlos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in San Carlos is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.