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 July
Estimated hotel price
$324
1 night at 3-star hotel
Los Altos in July
Estimated hotel price
$324
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 51 km from Los Altos. You’ll find branches of Fox and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

LuxXpress operates bus routes 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 51 km from Los Altos. You’ll find branches of Fox and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

LuxXpress operates bus routes to Los Altos.

Airports near Los Altos

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Los Altos

Lufthansa
Good (8,004 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,982 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,451 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,370 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,947 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,218 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,778 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,056 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,396 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,252 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,332 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Los Altos

Most booked hotels in Los Altos

Creekside Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$259+
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Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$335+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$207+
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The Domain Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$196+
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Quality Inn & Suites Silicon Valley
2 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$146+
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Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport
3 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
$176+
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Hiring a car in Los Altos

Expect to pay $2.16 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 $25.89 and $34.52. 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 Standard car hire (Toyota Mirai or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.16 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 $25.89 and $34.52. 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 Standard car hire (Toyota Mirai or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.