Irvine travel guide
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You're Going to Love Irvine
With a population of 212,375, Irvine is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Irvine has to offer.
Where to Eat in Irvine
If you’re looking for affordable options, McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Irvine (2000 Main Street) and Daily Grill - Irvine (2636 Dupont Dr.) are great picks.
When to visit Irvine
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Irvine 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 41 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 2.7″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Irvine, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Irvine
Plane
When flying to Irvine, you’ll arrive at John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Irvine include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Irvine departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Irvine. The train journey from Irvine to Burbank takes 0h 27m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 39m trip. The train station in Irvine is called Irvine, and is located 5 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Irvine is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 39 miles from Irvine. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Irvine, including Bus, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Irvine takes 120 miles and will cost you around $32. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 125 miles. The most popular bus station is Irvine University of CA - Crawford Hall, located 2 miles from downtown Irvine. Irvine Walnut-Wisteria is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Irvine
Where to stay in popular areas of Irvine
Most booked hotels in Irvine
Renting a car in Irvine
Renting a car in Irvine costs $48 per day, on average, or $143 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Irvine (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Irvine is Compact (Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda5 or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.