Oroville travel guide
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You're Going to Love Oroville
With a population of 15,546, Oroville is a must-see destination in California, United States. Oroville deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Oroville
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Oroville in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 98.6 °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 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 5.7″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Oroville, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Oroville
Plane
Although Oroville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 57 miles from Oroville. Reno Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Avianca, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Oroville departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 34m.
Car
Another option to get to Oroville is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 128 miles from Oroville. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Oroville using FlixBus or Bus. From San Fernando, the bus ride to Oroville takes 465 miles and will cost you around $114. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $112 for a journey of 505 miles.
Airlines serving Oroville
Where to stay in Oroville
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oroville Lake and Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Oroville.
Where to stay in popular areas of Oroville
Most booked hotels in Oroville
Renting a car in Oroville
Renting a car in Oroville costs $44 per day, on average, or $89 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Oroville.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Oroville (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 Oroville is Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.