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

Los Altos travel guide

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You're Going to Love Los Altos

With a population of 28,976, Los Altos is a must-see destination in California, United States.

Where to Eat in Los Altos

If you’re looking for affordable options, Estrellita Mexican Bistro & Cantina (971 N. San Antonio Road) and Barbayani Greek Taverna (388 Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Los Altos

Los Altos in May
Estimated hotel price
$310
1 night at 3-star hotel
Los Altos in May
Estimated hotel price
$310
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Los Altos

Plane

When flying to Los Altos, you’ll arrive at Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 17 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Los Altos from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h.

Car

Another option to get to Los Altos is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 52 km from Los Altos. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Alamo, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

When flying to Los Altos, you’ll arrive at Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 17 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Los Altos from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h.

Car

Another option to get to Los Altos is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 52 km from Los Altos. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Alamo, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Los Altos

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Los Altos

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,612 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,077 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,804 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,430 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,066 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,329 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,592 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,084 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,402 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Los Altos

Most booked hotels in Los Altos

Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$299+
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Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$203+
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The Westin San Jose
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$270+
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DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose
4 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$180+
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Caravelle Inn & Suites
2 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
$106+
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Hiring a car in Los Altos

Expect to pay $1.56 per litre in Los Altos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.72 and $24.96. The most frequently booked car type in Los Altos is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Minivan or similar) is, on average, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.56 per litre in Los Altos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.72 and $24.96. The most frequently booked car type in Los Altos is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Minivan or similar) is, on average, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.