Pleasant Hill travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pleasant Hill

With a population of 33,152, Pleasant Hill is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Pleasant Hill has to offer.

Where to Eat in Pleasant Hill

If you’re looking for affordable options, Wence's Restaurant (1922 Oak Park Blvd) and Zio Fraedo's Italian & Continental Restaurant- Pleasant Hill (611 Gregory Ln) are great picks.

When to visit Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill in March
Estimated hotel price
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pleasant Hill in March
Estimated hotel price
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Pleasant Hill

Plane

When flying to Pleasant Hill, you’ll arrive at Concord Buchanan Fld (CCR), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Pleasant Hill departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Pleasant Hill. The train journey from Pleasant Hill to Sacramento takes 1h 37m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $28 for a 4h 00m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Pleasant Hill is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 22 miles from Pleasant Hill. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Pleasant Hill using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Oakland, the bus ride to Pleasant Hill takes 25 miles and will cost you around $9. From Reno, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 395 miles.

Plane

When flying to Pleasant Hill, you’ll arrive at Concord Buchanan Fld (CCR), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Pleasant Hill departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Pleasant Hill. The train journey from Pleasant Hill to Sacramento takes 1h 37m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $28 for a 4h 00m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Pleasant Hill is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 22 miles from Pleasant Hill. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Pleasant Hill using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Oakland, the bus ride to Pleasant Hill takes 25 miles and will cost you around $9. From Reno, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 395 miles.

Airports near Pleasant Hill

Airlines serving Pleasant Hill

Lufthansa
Good (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Pleasant Hill

Most booked hotels in Pleasant Hill

Homewood Suites by Hilton Pleasant Hill Concord
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 160 reviews)
$177+
Hyatt House Pleasant Hill
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 389 reviews)
$180+
Embassy Suites by Hilton Walnut Creek
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1149 reviews)
$155+
Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 729 reviews)
$131+
Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek
2 stars
Good (7.7, 464 reviews)
$145+
Residence Inn Pleasant Hill Concord
3 stars
Good (7.8, 45 reviews)
$182+

Renting a car in Pleasant Hill

Renting a car in Pleasant Hill costs $61 per day, on average, or $184 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Pleasant Hill.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Pleasant Hill (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 Pleasant Hill is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Pleasant Hill costs $61 per day, on average, or $184 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Pleasant Hill.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Pleasant Hill (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 Pleasant Hill is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.