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.
Where to Eat in Novato
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Speakeasy/Boardroom Novato (504 Alameda del Prado) and Perry's Novato (225 Alameda del Prado) 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. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Lufthansa, United Airlines, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from New Zealand. The shortest flight to Novato from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h 05m.
Car
Another option to get to Novato is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 39 km from Novato. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.
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 $2.25 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 $26.98 and $35.97. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Novato, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.