Modesto travel guide
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You're Going to Love Modesto
With a population of 201,165, Modesto is a must-see destination in California, United States. Modesto deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Modesto
If you’re looking for affordable options, Dewz (1505 J street) and Skewers Kabob House (906 J Street) are great picks.
When to visit Modesto
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Modesto in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °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 41 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 2.6″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Modesto, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Modesto
Plane
Although Modesto doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 55 miles from Modesto. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Spirit Airlines, Southwest, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Modesto departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Modesto. The train journey from Modesto to Santa Clara takes 1h 02m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 15m trip. The train station in Modesto is called Modesto, and is located 5 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Modesto is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 78 miles from Modesto. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Modesto, including Greyhound, FlixBus and CoachRun. From Coral Hills, the bus ride to Modesto takes 45 miles and will cost you around $18. From Reno, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 395 miles. The most popular bus station is Modesto Modesto, Ca, located 0.0 miles from downtown Modesto. Modesto Golden State Highway is also a commonly used station, and is 6 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Modesto
Where to stay in popular areas of Modesto
Most booked hotels in Modesto
Renting a car in Modesto
Renting a car in Modesto costs $54 per day, on average, or $108 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Modesto is the Hertz branch at 300 Motor City Ct., which is 4 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in Modesto.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Modesto (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 Modesto is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Cobalt or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Modesto
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$24/day
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$25/day