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
$277
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carpinteria in February
Estimated hotel price
$277
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 30 km from Carpinteria. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Lufthansa, Air New Zealand, Air Canada and other airlines departing from New Zealand. The shortest flight to Carpinteria from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h 05m.

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 $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Luis Obispo, expect to pay about $93 for a 5h 32m trip. The train station in Carpinteria is called Carpinteria, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Carpinteria is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 117 km from Carpinteria. You’ll find branches of Ace and Fox, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Carpinteria.

Plane

Although Carpinteria doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Santa Barbara (SBA), which is located 30 km from Carpinteria. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Lufthansa, Air New Zealand, Air Canada and other airlines departing from New Zealand. The shortest flight to Carpinteria from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h 05m.

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 $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Luis Obispo, expect to pay about $93 for a 5h 32m trip. The train station in Carpinteria is called Carpinteria, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Carpinteria is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 117 km from Carpinteria. You’ll find branches of Ace and Fox, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Carpinteria.

Airports near Carpinteria

LAXLos Angeles
SBASanta Barbara
BURBurbank Bob Hope

Airlines serving Carpinteria

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,736 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,084 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,201 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,189 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,719 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,524 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,644 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,434 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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Where to stay in Carpinteria

Average rates range from around $681 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,168 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 $1.43 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 $17.09 and $22.78. 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 $1.43 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 $17.09 and $22.78. Premium (RAM Pickup or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Carpinteria, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.