Pico Rivera travel guide

Pico Rivera Tourism | Pico Rivera Guide

You're Going to Love Pico Rivera

With a population of 62,942, Pico Rivera is a must-see destination in California, United States. Pico Rivera deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Pico Rivera

If you’re looking for affordable options, Clearman's Steak N Stein (9545 Whittier Blvd) and Los Amores de Julia - Pico Rivera (8800 Washington Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Pico Rivera

Pico Rivera in October
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pico Rivera in October
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Pico Rivera

Plane

When flying to Pico Rivera, you’ll arrive at Long Beach Municipal (LGB), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Pico Rivera include Southwest, Delta and KLM. The shortest domestic flight to Pico Rivera departs from Oakland and takes around 1h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Pico Rivera. The train journey from Pico Rivera to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 44m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Pico Rivera is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 13 miles from Pico Rivera. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pico Rivera, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Pico Rivera takes 120 miles and will cost you around $65. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 125 miles.

Plane

When flying to Pico Rivera, you’ll arrive at Long Beach Municipal (LGB), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Pico Rivera include Southwest, Delta and KLM. The shortest domestic flight to Pico Rivera departs from Oakland and takes around 1h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Pico Rivera. The train journey from Pico Rivera to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 44m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Pico Rivera is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 13 miles from Pico Rivera. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pico Rivera, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Pico Rivera takes 120 miles and will cost you around $65. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airports near Pico Rivera

Airlines serving Pico Rivera

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,711 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Pico Rivera

Most booked hotels in Pico Rivera

Hyatt Regency Long Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1773 reviews)
$254+
Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 830 reviews)
$236+
Epic Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 245 reviews)
$127+
The Westin Long Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1247 reviews)
$229+
The Queen Mary
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 768 reviews)
$196+
Mid City Inn & Suites Pico Rivera
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 445 reviews)
$125+

Renting a car in Pico Rivera

Renting a car in Pico Rivera costs $36 per day, on average, or $71 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Pico Rivera.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Pico Rivera (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 Pico Rivera is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Pico Rivera costs $36 per day, on average, or $71 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Pico Rivera.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Pico Rivera (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 Pico Rivera is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.