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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. Aptos deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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
£108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aptos in October
Estimated hotel price
£108
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 27 miles from Aptos. The shortest flight to Aptos from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 10h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Aptos is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 63 miles from Aptos. You’ll find branches of Fox 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 27 miles from Aptos. The shortest flight to Aptos from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 10h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Aptos is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 63 miles from Aptos. You’ll find branches of Fox 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 (6,837 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 Aptos

Average rates range from around £319 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £218 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)
£127+
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Inn at Depot Hill
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£253+
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Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£123+
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Seascape Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£215+
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Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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Capitola Venetian Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£183+
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Hiring a car in Aptos

Expect to pay £0.68 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 £8.06 and £10.74. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Aptos, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £0.68 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 £8.06 and £10.74. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Aptos, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

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