Ontario travel guide
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You're Going to Love Ontario
With a population of 163,924, Ontario is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Ontario deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Ontario
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bombay Restaurant Cuisine of India (405 N Vineyard Ave) and Aria Kabob & Bar (112 W B St) are great picks.
When to visit Ontario
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ontario in August, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 3.4″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Ontario, with an average rainfall of 0.1″.
How to Get to Ontario
Plane
When flying to Ontario, you’ll arrive at Ontario Airport (ONT), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Ontario include Air Canada, Copa Airlines and Frontier. The shortest domestic flight to Ontario departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ontario. The train journey from Ontario to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 47m trip. The train station in Ontario is called Ontario, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Ontario is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 38 miles from Ontario. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ontario, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Ontario takes 120 miles and will cost you around $33. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 125 miles. The most popular bus station is Ontario E Francis St, located 1.6 miles from downtown Ontario. Ontario Radisson Hotel is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Ontario
Where to stay in Ontario
Where to stay in popular areas of Ontario
Most booked hotels in Ontario
Renting a car in Ontario
Renting a car in Ontario costs $53 per day, on average, or $107 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Dollar and Payless are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Ontario is the Fox branch at 1776 E Holt Boulevard, which is 2 miles from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Ontario (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 Ontario is Full-size (Class Full-size Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Kona or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Ontario
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$24/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$26/day