With a population of 6,220, Aptos is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Aptos has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bittersweet Bistro (787 Rio Del Mar Blvd) and Cafe Sparrow (8042 Soquel Dr) are great picks.
Although Aptos doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 43 km from Aptos. The shortest flight to Aptos from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 11h.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Aptos. The train journey from Aptos to Santa Clara takes 1h 00m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about £15 for a 1h 15m trip.
Another option to get to Aptos is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 101 km from Aptos. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in San Francisco.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aptos, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Fresno, the bus ride to Aptos takes 652 km and will cost you around £50. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about £65 for a journey of 700 km.
Average rates range from around £376 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £224 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay £0.83 per litre in Aptos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £9.96 and £13.27. The most frequently booked car type in Aptos is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.