Alameda travel guide
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You're Going to Love Alameda
With a population of 73,812, Alameda is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Alameda has to offer.
Where to Eat in Alameda
If you’re looking for affordable options, Pappo (2320 Central Avenue) and C'era Una Volta (800 West Tower Avenue) are great picks.
When to visit Alameda
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Alameda in August, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 73.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 46.4 °F, with an average temperature of 51.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Alameda, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Alameda
Plane
When flying to Alameda, you’ll arrive at San Francisco Airport (SFO), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Alameda include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Alameda departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Alameda. The train journey from Alameda 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 Alameda is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 9 miles from Alameda. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alameda, including Greyhound, FlixBus and CoachRun. From Coral Hills, the bus ride to Alameda takes 45 miles and will cost you around $18. From Reno, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 395 miles.
Airlines serving Alameda
Where to stay in popular areas of Alameda
Most booked hotels in Alameda
Renting a car in Alameda
Renting a car in Alameda costs $65 per day, on average, or $195 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Alameda.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Alameda (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 Alameda is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special SUV or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.