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

Watsonville travel guide

Watsonville Tourism | Watsonville Guide

You're Going to Love Watsonville

With a population of 51,199, Watsonville is a must-see destination in California, United States.

When to visit Watsonville

Watsonville in December
Estimated hotel price
$195
1 night at 3-star hotel
Watsonville in December
Estimated hotel price
$195
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Watsonville in August, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 115 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Watsonville, with an average rainfall of 1 mm.

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How to Get to Watsonville

Plane

Although Watsonville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 33 miles from Watsonville. 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 Watsonville from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h.

Plane

Although Watsonville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 33 miles from Watsonville. 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 Watsonville from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h.

Airports near Watsonville

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Watsonville

KLM
Good (1,455 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,786 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,749 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,204 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,218 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,876 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,741 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,519 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,685 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,722 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,396 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,164 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,884 reviews)
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Where to stay in Watsonville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Valley Inn and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville By IHG.

Where to stay in popular areas of Watsonville

Hiring a car in Watsonville

Expect to pay $1.41 per litre in Watsonville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $16.89 and $22.51. The most frequently booked car type in Watsonville is Full-size (Volkswagen Atlas or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.41 per litre in Watsonville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $16.89 and $22.51. The most frequently booked car type in Watsonville is Full-size (Volkswagen Atlas or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.