Union City travel guide

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You're Going to Love Union City

With a population of 69,516, Union City is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Union City has to offer.

Where to Eat in Union City

If you’re looking for affordable options, Tomatina - Union City (32155 Union Landing Blvd) and Chevys Fresh Mex - Union City (31100 Courthouse Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Union City

Union City in February
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Union City in February
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Union City

Plane

When flying to Union City, you’ll arrive at Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Union City include Spirit Airlines, Southwest and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Union City departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 23m.

Car

Another option to get to Union City is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 25 miles from Union City. You’ll find branches of Fox and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

When flying to Union City, you’ll arrive at Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Union City include Spirit Airlines, Southwest and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Union City departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 23m.

Car

Another option to get to Union City is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 25 miles from Union City. You’ll find branches of Fox and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Union City

Airlines serving Union City

Lufthansa
Good (7,186 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,354 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,641 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,836 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,871 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,549 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,238 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,080 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,419 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,339 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,236 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,201 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,298 reviews)
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Where to stay in Union City

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Union City and Holiday Inn Express Hotel Union City San Jose, An IHG Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Union City

Most booked hotels in Union City

Hampton Inn Union City
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 349 reviews)
$127+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dublin Pleasanton
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 856 reviews)
$127+
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1350 reviews)
$113+
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Union City San Jose, An IHG Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 288 reviews)
$116+
DoubleTree by Hilton Newark - Fremont
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 552 reviews)
$115+
Crowne Plaza Silicon Valley N - Union City
3 stars
Good (7.5, 343 reviews)
$89+

Renting a car in Union City

Renting a car in Union City costs $48 per day, on average, or $193 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Union City.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Union City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Union City is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford Fusion or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Union City costs $48 per day, on average, or $193 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Union City.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Union City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Union City is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford Fusion or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.