Chico travel guide
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You're Going to Love Chico
With a population of 86,187, Chico is a must-see destination in California, United States. Chico deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Chico
If you’re looking for affordable options, Christian Michael's Ristorante (192 E. Third Street) and Sierra Nevada Taproom & Restaurant - Chico (1075 E 20th St) are great picks.
When to visit Chico
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Chico in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 96.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 4.7″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Chico, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Chico
Plane
Although Chico doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Redding (RDD), which is located 59 miles from Chico. Santa Rosa Sonoma County is the most popular, with regular flights from Alaska Airlines, Qantas Airways, Air Tahiti Nui and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Chico departs from Las Vegas and takes around 5h 25m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Chico. The train journey from Chico to Sacramento takes 3h 16m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Van Nuys, expect to pay about $135 for a 16h 47m trip. The train station in Chico is called Chico, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Chico is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 137 miles from Chico. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Chico using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Chico takes 775 miles and will cost you around $136. From San Diego, the ticket costs about $104 for a journey of 990 miles.
Airlines serving Chico
Where to stay in popular areas of Chico
Most booked hotels in Chico
Renting a car in Chico
Renting a car in Chico costs $51 per day, on average, or $102 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 29% cheaper than airport locations in Chico.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Chico (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Chico is Standard (Class Standard Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford Fusion or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.