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

Carpinteria travel guide

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You're Going to Love Carpinteria

With a population of 13,040, Carpinteria is a must-see destination in California, United States.

When to visit Carpinteria

Carpinteria in February
Estimated hotel price
$229
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carpinteria in February
Estimated hotel price
$229
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Carpinteria in August, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 102 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Carpinteria, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Carpinteria

Plane

Although Carpinteria doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Santa Barbara (SBA), which is located 18 miles from Carpinteria. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, Air Canada and other airlines departing from New Zealand. The shortest flight to Carpinteria from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 18h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Carpinteria. The train journey from Carpinteria to San Diego takes 2h 56m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Palm Springs, expect to pay about $41 for a 3h 33m trip. The train station in Carpinteria is called Carpinteria, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Carpinteria is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 73 miles from Carpinteria. You’ll find branches of Ace and Alamo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

Although Carpinteria doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Santa Barbara (SBA), which is located 18 miles from Carpinteria. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, Air Canada and other airlines departing from New Zealand. The shortest flight to Carpinteria from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 18h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Carpinteria. The train journey from Carpinteria to San Diego takes 2h 56m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Palm Springs, expect to pay about $41 for a 3h 33m trip. The train station in Carpinteria is called Carpinteria, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Carpinteria is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 73 miles from Carpinteria. You’ll find branches of Ace and Alamo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Carpinteria

LAXLos Angeles
SBASanta Barbara
BURBurbank Bob Hope

Airlines serving Carpinteria

KLM
Good (1,454 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,784 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,739 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,203 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,216 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,872 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,115 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,289 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,682 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,717 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,394 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,162 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,882 reviews)
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Where to stay in Carpinteria

Average rates range from around $667 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,299 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria By IHG and Motel 6-Carpinteria, Ca - Santa Barbara - North.

Where to stay in popular areas of Carpinteria

Hiring a car in Carpinteria

Expect to pay $1.41 per litre in Carpinteria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $16.91 and $22.54. Premium (RAM Pickup or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Carpinteria, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.41 per litre in Carpinteria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $16.91 and $22.54. Premium (RAM Pickup or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Carpinteria, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.