Los Altos travel guide

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You're Going to Love Los Altos

With a population of 28.976, Los Altos is a must-see destination in California, United States.

Where to Eat in Los Altos

If you’re looking for affordable options, Los Altos Grill - Los Altos (233 3rd St) and Estrellita Mexican Bistro & Cantina (971 N. San Antonio Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Cetrella (160 State St) and The Post (395 Main St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Los Altos.

When to visit Los Altos

Los Altos in December
Estimated hotel price
$204
1 night at 3-star hotel
Los Altos in December
Estimated hotel price
$204
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Los Altos

Plane

When flying to Los Altos, you’ll arrive at Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 17 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Los Altos from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Los Altos. The train journey from Los Altos to Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $28 for a 3h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Los Altos is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 52 km from Los Altos. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Los Altos using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Los Altos takes 225 km and will cost you around $51. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about $51 for a journey of 249 km.

Plane

When flying to Los Altos, you’ll arrive at Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 17 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Los Altos from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Los Altos. The train journey from Los Altos to Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $28 for a 3h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Los Altos is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 52 km from Los Altos. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Los Altos using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Los Altos takes 225 km and will cost you around $51. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about $51 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Los Altos

Airlines serving Los Altos

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (853 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,530 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (485 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,849 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (870 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Los Altos

Most booked hotels in Los Altos

Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$275+
The Westin San Jose
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$279+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$236+
Wyndham Garden San Jose Airport
3 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
$245+
Caravelle Inn Extended Stay
2 stars
Okay (5.3, Okay reviews)
$87+

Hiring a car in Los Altos

Expect to pay $1.71 per litre in Los Altos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.52 and $27.36. The most frequently booked car type in Los Altos is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.71 per litre in Los Altos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.52 and $27.36. The most frequently booked car type in Los Altos is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.