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

Novato travel guide

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You're Going to Love Novato

With a population of 51,904, Novato is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Novato to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Novato

If you’re looking for affordable options, Boca Pizzeria (454 Ignacio Blvd.) and Batika India Bistro - Novato (868 Grant Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Novato

Novato in January
Estimated hotel price
£105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Novato in January
Estimated hotel price
£105
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Novato in July, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 147 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Novato, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Novato

Plane

Although Novato doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 33 miles from Novato. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Finnair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Novato from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 10h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Novato is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 24 miles from Novato. You’ll find branches of Fox and Turo, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

Although Novato doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 33 miles from Novato. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Finnair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Novato from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 10h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Novato is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 24 miles from Novato. You’ll find branches of Fox and Turo, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Novato

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Novato

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 Novato

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham Novato/San Francisco and Marinwood Inn & Suites.

Where to stay in popular areas of Novato

Most booked hotels in Novato

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Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£120+
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Courtyard by Marriott Novato Marin/Sonoma
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£129+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Novato/San Francisco
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£84+
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Americas Best Value Inn Novato Marin Sonoma
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£55+
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Marinwood Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£78+
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Inn Marin and Suites, Ascend Hotel Collection
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
£77+
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Hiring a car in Novato

Expect to pay £0.68 per litre in Novato (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. Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Novato, while also 4% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £0.68 per litre in Novato (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. Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Novato, while also 4% cheaper than other types, on average.

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