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

Scotts Valley travel guide

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With a population of 11,580, Scotts Valley is a must-see destination in California, United States.

When to visit Scotts Valley

Scotts Valley in December
Estimated hotel price
$231
1 night at 3-star hotel
Scotts Valley in December
Estimated hotel price
$231
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Scotts Valley

Plane

Although Scotts Valley doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 22 miles from Scotts Valley. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Lufthansa, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from New Zealand. The shortest flight to Scotts Valley from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Scotts Valley is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 55 miles from Scotts Valley. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Budget, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

Although Scotts Valley doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 22 miles from Scotts Valley. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Lufthansa, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from New Zealand. The shortest flight to Scotts Valley from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Scotts Valley is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 55 miles from Scotts Valley. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Budget, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Scotts Valley

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Scotts Valley

Lufthansa
Good (8,295 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,594 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,267 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,112 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,459 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,243 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,680 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,710 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,688 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,025 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,437 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,546 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,810 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,525 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,385 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Scotts Valley

Most booked hotels in Scotts Valley

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$461+
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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$233+
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National 9 Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$142+
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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$263+
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Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$230+
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Hiring a car in Scotts Valley

Expect to pay $2.16 per litre in Scotts Valley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $25.88 and $34.51.

Expect to pay $2.16 per litre in Scotts Valley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $25.88 and $34.51.