Sun City travel guide
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You're Going to Love Sun City
With a population of 19,579, Sun City is a must-see destination in California, United States. Sun City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Sun City
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sun City in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 96.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 51.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 3.3″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Sun City, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Sun City
Plane
Although Sun City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 39 miles from Sun City. San Diego Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Sun City departs from Oakland and takes around 1h 28m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sun City. The train journey from Sun City 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 Sun City is called Sun City Menifee, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Sun City is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 68 miles from Sun City. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sun City, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Sun City takes 120 miles and will cost you around $65. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 125 miles.
Airlines serving Sun City
Where to stay in popular areas of Sun City
Most booked hotels in Sun City
Renting a car in Sun City
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Sun City (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 Sun City is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.