Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Aptos travel guide

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You're Going to Love Aptos

With a population of 6,220, Aptos is a must-see destination in California, United States.

Where to Eat in Aptos

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bittersweet Bistro (787 Rio Del Mar Blvd) and Nicholson Vineyards (2800 Pleasant Valley Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Aptos

Aptos in October
Estimated hotel price
$238
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aptos in October
Estimated hotel price
$238
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Aptos

Plane

Although Aptos doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 27 miles from Aptos. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Lufthansa, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from New Zealand. The shortest flight to Aptos from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Aptos is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 63 miles from Aptos. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Avis, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

Although Aptos doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 27 miles from Aptos. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Lufthansa, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from New Zealand. The shortest flight to Aptos from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Aptos is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 63 miles from Aptos. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Avis, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Aptos

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Aptos

Lufthansa
Good (7,203 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,084 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,973 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,884 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,852 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,660 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,089 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,343 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,301 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,911 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aptos

Average rates range from around $730 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $480 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Aptos

Hiring a car in Aptos

Expect to pay $1.55 per litre in Aptos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.50 and $24.67. The most frequently booked car type in Aptos is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium car hire (RAM Pickup or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.55 per litre in Aptos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.50 and $24.67. The most frequently booked car type in Aptos is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium car hire (RAM Pickup or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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