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. Scotts Valley deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Scotts Valley

Scotts Valley in January
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Scotts Valley in January
Estimated hotel price
$132
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 35 km from Scotts Valley. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Spirit Airlines, Southwest, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Scotts Valley departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Scotts Valley. The train journey from Scotts Valley to Sacramento takes 1h 37m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $31 for a 3h 58m trip. The train station in Scotts Valley is called Scotts Valley, and is located 1.2 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Scotts Valley is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 89 km from Scotts Valley. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Scotts Valley using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Oakland, the bus ride to Scotts Valley takes 40 km and will cost you around $9. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 201 km.

Plane

Although Scotts Valley doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 35 km from Scotts Valley. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Spirit Airlines, Southwest, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Scotts Valley departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Scotts Valley. The train journey from Scotts Valley to Sacramento takes 1h 37m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $31 for a 3h 58m trip. The train station in Scotts Valley is called Scotts Valley, and is located 1.2 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Scotts Valley is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 89 km from Scotts Valley. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Scotts Valley using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Oakland, the bus ride to Scotts Valley takes 40 km and will cost you around $9. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 201 km.

Airports near Scotts Valley

Airlines serving Scotts Valley

Lufthansa
Good (4,677 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,623 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,259 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,978 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,994 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 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, 1004 reviews)
$392+
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 845 reviews)
$188+
Casablanca Inn on The Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1385 reviews)
$327+
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8, 535 reviews)
$205+
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
3 stars
Good (7.9, 789 reviews)
$157+
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
2 stars
Good (7.6, 330 reviews)
$169+

Renting a car in Scotts Valley

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Scotts Valley (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 Scotts Valley is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Scotts Valley (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 Scotts Valley is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Scotts Valley

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