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 August
Estimated hotel price
$193
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fontana in August
Estimated hotel price
$193
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.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fontana. The train journey from Fontana to Burbank takes 0h 28m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $23 for a 0h 39m 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 Dollar and Alamo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fontana, including FlixBus, Las Vegas Shuttles Corporation and Greyhound. From West Hollywood, the bus ride to Fontana takes 169 km and will cost you around $108. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $56 for a journey of 193 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.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fontana. The train journey from Fontana to Burbank takes 0h 28m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $23 for a 0h 39m 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 Dollar and Alamo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fontana, including FlixBus, Las Vegas Shuttles Corporation and Greyhound. From West Hollywood, the bus ride to Fontana takes 169 km and will cost you around $108. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $56 for a journey of 193 km.

Airlines serving Fontana

Lufthansa
Good (3,986 reviews)
KLM
Good (759 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,776 reviews)
SWISS
Good (861 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,136 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,445 reviews)
Air France
Good (882 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,373 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,464 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,629 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (446 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,607 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Good (777 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (214 reviews)
Finnair
Good (944 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (777 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (313 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
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$176+
Ontario Airport Inn
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$145+
Azure Hotel & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$148+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Ontario Mills, CA
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$177+
DoubleTree by Hilton Ontario Airport
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$271+

Hiring a car in Fontana

Expect to pay $1.57 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 $18.73 and $24.98. The most frequently booked car type in Fontana is Standard (Dodge Journey or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Jeep Compass or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.57 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 $18.73 and $24.98. The most frequently booked car type in Fontana is Standard (Dodge Journey or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Jeep Compass or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.