Scotts Valley travel guide

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You're Going to Love Scotts Valley

With a population of 11,580, Scotts Valley is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Scotts Valley to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Scotts Valley

Scotts Valley in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 170
1 night at 3-star hotel
Scotts Valley in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 170
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 22 miles from Scotts Valley. 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 Scotts Valley from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 21m.

Train

The train station in Scotts Valley is called Scotts Valley, and is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Scotts Valley is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 56 miles from Scotts Valley. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Turo, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

Although Scotts Valley doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 22 miles from Scotts Valley. 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 Scotts Valley from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 21m.

Train

The train station in Scotts Valley is called Scotts Valley, and is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Scotts Valley is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 56 miles from Scotts Valley. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Turo, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Scotts Valley

Airlines serving Scotts Valley

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 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 (9,244 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 (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 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, Excellent reviews)
C$ 390+
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 192+
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 220+
Casablanca Inn on The Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 288+
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 172+
Bay Front Inn
2 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
C$ 135+

Renting a car in Scotts Valley

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 per litre 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 C$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94. The most frequently booked car type in Scotts Valley is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 per litre 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 C$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94. The most frequently booked car type in Scotts Valley is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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