Novato travel guide
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You're Going to Love Novato
With a population of 51,904, Novato is a must-see destination in California, United States. Novato deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Novato
If you’re looking for affordable options, Wildfox (225 Alameda Del Prado) and Aurora Ristorante Italiano (8 Commerical Blvd) are great picks.
When to visit Novato
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Novato in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 5.8″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Novato, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Novato
Plane
Although Novato doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 33 miles from Novato. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Spirit Airlines, Southwest, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Novato departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Novato. The train journey from Novato 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 Novato is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 24 miles from Novato. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Novato, including Greyhound, FlixBus and CoachRun. From Coral Hills, the bus ride to Novato takes 45 miles and will cost you around $18. From Reno, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 395 miles.
Airlines serving Novato
Where to stay in Novato
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham Novato/San Francisco and Americas Best Value Inn Novato Marin Sonoma.
Where to stay in popular areas of Novato
Most booked hotels in Novato
Renting a car in Novato
Renting a car in Novato 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, 8% more expensive than at San Francisco.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Novato (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 Novato is Compact (Chevrolet Bolt or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.