Novato travel guide
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You're Going to Love Novato
With a population of 51,904, Novato is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
Where to Eat in Novato
If you’re looking for affordable options, Wildfox (225 Alameda Del Prado) and Aurora Ristorante Italiano (8 Commerical Blvd) are great picks.
When to visit Novato
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Novato in July, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 147 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Novato, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Novato
Plane
Although Novato doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 54 km from Novato. The shortest flight to Novato from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h 05m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Novato. The train journey from Novato to Los Angeles takes 0h 38m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Santa Clara, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 02m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Novato is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 38 km from Novato. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Novato, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Novato takes 217 km and will cost you around $30. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 249 km.
Airlines serving Novato
Where to stay in Novato
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham Novato/San Francisco and Americas Best Value Inn Novato Marin Sonoma.
Where to stay in popular areas of Novato
Hiring a car in Novato
Expect to pay $1.74 per litre in Novato (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.77 and $27.69. The most frequently booked car type in Novato is Compact (Chevrolet Bolt or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.