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

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, Boca Pizzeria (454 Ignacio Blvd.) and Batika India Bistro - Novato (868 Grant Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Novato

Novato in January
Estimated hotel price
$235
1 night at 3-star hotel
Novato in January
Estimated hotel price
$235
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Novato

Plane

Although Novato doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 33 miles from Novato. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Lufthansa, 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 24 miles from Novato. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

Although Novato doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 33 miles from Novato. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Lufthansa, 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 24 miles from Novato. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Novato

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Novato

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,695 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,096 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,375 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 reviews)
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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 $1.55 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 $18.55 and $24.73.

Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.55 and $24.73.

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