With a population of 63,522, San Clemente is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. San Clemente deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Rocco's Restaurant (203 N. El Camino Real) and Pierside Kitchen + Bar (610 Avenida Victoria) are great picks.
Although San Clemente doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 23 miles from San Clemente. 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 San Clemente departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 15m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to San Clemente. The train journey from San Clemente 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 47m trip. The train station in San Clemente is called San Clemente Pier, and is located 0.7 miles from the city center.
Another option to get to San Clemente is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 59 miles from San Clemente. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to San Clemente, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to San Clemente takes 120 miles and will cost you around $33. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 125 miles.
Average rates range from around $292 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $327 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in San Clemente costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 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, 20% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in San Clemente (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 San Clemente is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Nissan Altima or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
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