Arroyo Grande travel guide

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You're Going to Love Arroyo Grande

With a population of 17,252, Arroyo Grande is a must-see destination in California, United States. Arroyo Grande deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Arroyo Grande

Arroyo Grande in March
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Arroyo Grande in March
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Arroyo Grande

Plane

When flying to Arroyo Grande, you’ll arrive at San Luis Obispo County (SBP), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Arroyo Grande include Alaska Airlines, Finnair and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Arroyo Grande departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 07m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Arroyo Grande. The train journey from Arroyo Grande to Los Angeles takes 4h 37m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $45 for a 6h 21m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Arroyo Grande is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 149 miles from Arroyo Grande. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Arroyo Grande.

Plane

When flying to Arroyo Grande, you’ll arrive at San Luis Obispo County (SBP), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Arroyo Grande include Alaska Airlines, Finnair and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Arroyo Grande departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 07m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Arroyo Grande. The train journey from Arroyo Grande to Los Angeles takes 4h 37m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $45 for a 6h 21m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Arroyo Grande is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 149 miles from Arroyo Grande. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Arroyo Grande.

Airlines serving Arroyo Grande

Lufthansa
Good (4,692 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,114 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,959 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,928 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,718 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,323 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (775 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,789 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (311 reviews)
Southern / Mokulele
Okay (8 reviews)
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Where to stay in Arroyo Grande

Average rates range from around $340 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $358 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Arroyo Grande

Most booked hotels in Arroyo Grande

The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 578 reviews)
$171+
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1802 reviews)
$256+
Madonna Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1125 reviews)
$227+
Apple Farm
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1854 reviews)
$178+
Cottage Inn by the Sea
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2811 reviews)
$232+
Spyglass Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 990 reviews)
$223+

Renting a car in Arroyo Grande

Renting a car in Arroyo Grande costs $80 per day, on average, or $159 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, 30% more expensive than at San Luis Obispo County.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Arroyo Grande (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. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Arroyo Grande, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Arroyo Grande costs $80 per day, on average, or $159 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, 30% more expensive than at San Luis Obispo County.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Arroyo Grande (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. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Arroyo Grande, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.