Mountain View travel guide
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You're Going to Love Mountain View
With a population of 74,066, Mountain View is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mountain View has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Mountain View
Where to Eat in Mountain View
If you’re looking for affordable options, Mizu Sushi Bar & Grill - Mountain View (2590 W El Camino Real) and Ephesus - Mountain View (185 Castro St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Chez TJ (938 Villa Street) and Chaat Bhavan - Mountain View (165 E El Camino Real) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Mountain View.
When to visit Mountain View
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mountain View in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 3.1″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Mountain View, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Mountain View
Plane
When flying to Mountain View, you’ll arrive at Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Mountain View include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Mountain View departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Mountain View. The train journey from Mountain View to Sacramento takes 1h 37m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $28 for a 4h 00m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Mountain View is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 33 miles from Mountain View. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Mountain View using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Oakland, the bus ride to Mountain View takes 25 miles and will cost you around $9. From Reno, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 395 miles.
Airlines serving Mountain View
Where to stay in Mountain View
Average rates range from around $157 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $173 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Mountain View
Most booked hotels in Mountain View
Renting a car in Mountain View
Renting a car in Mountain View costs $59 per day, on average, or $176 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Mountain View.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Mountain View (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Mountain View is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford Fusion or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.