Thousand Oaks travel guide
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You're Going to Love Thousand Oaks
With a population of 126,683, Thousand Oaks is a must-see destination in California, United States. Thousand Oaks deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Thousand Oaks
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bazille - Nordstrom Thousand Oaks (346 W. Hillcrest Dr.) and Mastro's Steakhouse - Thousand Oaks (2087 E Thousand Oaks Blvd) are great picks.
When to visit Thousand Oaks
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Thousand Oaks in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 46.4 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Thousand Oaks, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Thousand Oaks
Plane
Although Thousand Oaks doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bob Hope Airport (BUR), which is located 27 miles from Thousand Oaks. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Thousand Oaks departs from Oakland and takes around 1h 28m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Thousand Oaks. The train journey from Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 31 miles from Thousand Oaks. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Thousand Oaks, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Thousand Oaks takes 120 miles and will cost you around $65. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 125 miles.
Airlines serving Thousand Oaks
Where to stay in popular areas of Thousand Oaks
Most booked hotels in Thousand Oaks
Renting a car in Thousand Oaks
Renting a car in Thousand Oaks costs $53 per day, on average, or $105 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, 14% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Thousand Oaks (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 Thousand Oaks is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda CR-V or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.