Fontana travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fontana

With a population of 196,069, Fontana is a must-see destination in California, United States.

Where to Eat in Fontana

If you’re looking for affordable options, Pancho Villa's Mexican Grill Restaurant & Entertainment (10210 Juniper Ave) and El Baja - Fontana (18080 Arrow Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Fontana

Fontana in March
Estimated hotel price
$174
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fontana in March
Estimated hotel price
$174
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Fontana

Plane

When flying to Fontana, you’ll arrive at Ontario Airport (ONT), which is located 16 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Fontana from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fontana. The train journey from Fontana to Burbank takes 0h 29m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $28 for a 1h 15m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fontana is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 81 km from Fontana. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fontana, including Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Fontana takes 193 km and will cost you around $53. From San Diego, the ticket costs about $58 for a journey of 217 km.

Plane

When flying to Fontana, you’ll arrive at Ontario Airport (ONT), which is located 16 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Fontana from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fontana. The train journey from Fontana to Burbank takes 0h 29m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $28 for a 1h 15m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fontana is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 81 km from Fontana. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fontana, including Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Fontana takes 193 km and will cost you around $53. From San Diego, the ticket costs about $58 for a journey of 217 km.

Airlines serving Fontana

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Fontana

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Americas Best Value Inn & Suites - Fontana and Comfort Inn Fontana.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fontana

Most booked hotels in Fontana

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ontario Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$155+
Holiday Inn Ontario Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$214+
Ontario Airport Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$169+
Azure Hotel & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$147+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Ontario Mills, CA
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$198+

Hiring a car in Fontana

Expect to pay $1.74 per litre in Fontana (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.83 and $27.77. The most frequently booked car type in Fontana is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium car hire (Dodge Charger or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.74 per litre in Fontana (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.83 and $27.77. The most frequently booked car type in Fontana is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium car hire (Dodge Charger or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.