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, Los Altos Grill - Los Altos (233 3rd St) and Estrellita Mexican Bistro & Cantina (971 N. San Antonio Road) are great picks.

When to visit Los Altos

Los Altos in December
Estimated hotel price
$315
1 night at 3-star hotel
Los Altos in December
Estimated hotel price
$315
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 05m.

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 Dollar, 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 05m.

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 Dollar, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Los Altos

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Los Altos

Lufthansa
Good (7,489 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,457 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,977 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,010 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,990 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,977 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,374 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,649 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (853 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,297 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,532 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,279 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,130 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,023 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,080 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,380 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 (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$266+
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Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$236+
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The Westin San Jose
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$273+
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DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose
4 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$237+
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Caravelle Inn & Suites
2 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
$103+
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Hiring a car in Los Altos

Expect to pay $1.62 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 $19.35 and $25.80. 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 Full-size car hire (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is, on average, 15% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.62 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 $19.35 and $25.80. 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 Full-size car hire (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is, on average, 15% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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