Salinas travel guide
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You're Going to Love Salinas
With a population of 150,441, Salinas is a must-see destination in California, United States. Salinas deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Salinas
If you’re looking for affordable options, BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Salinas (1730 N Main St) and Alvarado On Main - Salinas (301 Main St) are great picks.
When to visit Salinas
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Salinas in August, when the average temperature is 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 64.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Salinas, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Salinas
Plane
When flying to Salinas, you’ll arrive at Monterey Regional (MRY), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Salinas include Austrian Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Salinas departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Salinas. The train journey from Salinas to Santa Clara takes 1h 01m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 16m trip. The train station in Salinas is called Salinas, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Salinas is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 87 miles from Salinas. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Salinas using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Fresno, the bus ride to Salinas takes 405 miles and will cost you around $53. From Burbank, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 420 miles.
Airlines serving Salinas
Where to stay in Salinas
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas and Best 5 Motel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Salinas
Most booked hotels in Salinas
Renting a car in Salinas
Renting a car in Salinas costs $67 per day, on average, or $134 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Salinas.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Salinas (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 Salinas is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Salinas
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$40/day
Premium
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$48/day