Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Aptos travel guide

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You're Going to Love Aptos

With a population of 6.220, Aptos is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Aptos to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Aptos

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bittersweet Bistro (787 Rio Del Mar Blvd) and Nicholson Vineyards (2800 Pleasant Valley Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Aptos

Aptos in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 201
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aptos in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 201
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Aptos

Plane

Although Aptos doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 43 km from Aptos. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Aptos from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 21m.

Car

Another option to get to Aptos is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 101 km from Aptos. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Turo, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

Although Aptos doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 43 km from Aptos. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Aptos from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 21m.

Car

Another option to get to Aptos is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 101 km from Aptos. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Turo, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Aptos

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Aptos

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aptos

Average rates range from around C$ 592 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 404 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Aptos

Most booked hotels in Aptos

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 236+
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Inn at Depot Hill
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 469+
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Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 228+
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Seascape Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 399+
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Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 190+
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Capitola Venetian Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 340+
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Renting a car in Aptos

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 per litre in Aptos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Aptos, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 per litre in Aptos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Aptos, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

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