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How to get there
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San Clemente travel guide

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With a population of 63.522, San Clemente is a must-see destination in California, United States.

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Where to Eat in San Clemente

If you’re looking for affordable options, Iva Lee's (555 N El Camino Real, Suite E) and Brick Pizzeria (216 N. El Camino Real) are great picks.

When to visit San Clemente

San Clemente in January
Estimated hotel price
$204
1 night at 3-star hotel
San Clemente in January
Estimated hotel price
$204
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to San Clemente

Plane

Although San Clemente doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 36 km from San Clemente. The shortest flight to San Clemente from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving San Clemente, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from San Clemente to San Diego takes 2h 56m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $431 for a 18h 05m trip. The train station in San Clemente is called San Clemente Pier, and is located 1.1 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to San Clemente is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 95 km from San Clemente. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Fox, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to San Clemente.

Plane

Although San Clemente doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 36 km from San Clemente. The shortest flight to San Clemente from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving San Clemente, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from San Clemente to San Diego takes 2h 56m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $431 for a 18h 05m trip. The train station in San Clemente is called San Clemente Pier, and is located 1.1 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to San Clemente is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 95 km from San Clemente. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Fox, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to San Clemente.

Airports near San Clemente

SANSan Diego
LAXLos Angeles
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving San Clemente

Lufthansa
Good (7,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,561 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,346 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,961 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,850 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in San Clemente

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Rodeway Inn San Clemente Beach and Hampton Inn & Suites San Clemente.

Where to stay in popular areas of San Clemente

Hiring a car in San Clemente

Expect to pay $1.51 per litre in San Clemente (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.12 and $24.16. The most frequently booked car type in San Clemente is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.51 per litre in San Clemente (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.12 and $24.16. The most frequently booked car type in San Clemente is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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