Riverside travel guide
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You're Going to Love Riverside
With a population of 303,871, Riverside is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Riverside deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Riverside
If you’re looking for affordable options, Mission Inn Restaurant (3649 Mission Inn Avenue) and AY MI PA - Riverside (3775 Tyler St, 1B) are great picks.
When to visit Riverside
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Riverside in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 95 °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 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 2.2″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Riverside, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Riverside
Plane
When flying to Riverside, you’ll arrive at Ontario Airport (ONT), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Riverside include Air Canada, Copa Airlines and Frontier. The shortest domestic flight to Riverside departs from Oakland and takes around 1h 28m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Riverside. The train journey from Riverside 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. The train station in Riverside is called Riverside, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Riverside is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 54 miles from Riverside. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riverside, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Riverside takes 120 miles and will cost you around $65. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 125 miles. The most popular bus station is Riverside University Avenue, located 2 miles from downtown Riverside. Riverside Chicago/Spruce is also a commonly used station, and is 1.8 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Riverside
Where to stay in Riverside
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Dynasty Suites Hotel Riverside and Raincross Hotel Riverside.
Where to stay in popular areas of Riverside
Most booked hotels in Riverside
Renting a car in Riverside
Renting a car in Riverside costs $61 per day, on average, or $122 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, 25% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Riverside (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.
Best car rental deals in Riverside
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$30/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$33/day