Pomona travel guide
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You're Going to Love Pomona
With a population of 149,058, Pomona is a must-see destination in California, United States. Pomona deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Pomona
If you’re looking for affordable options, Pomona Valley Mining Company (1777 Gillette Rd) and VITA Italian Bar & Grill (3101 W Temple Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Pomona
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pomona in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 51.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 3.6″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Pomona, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Pomona
Plane
When flying to Pomona, you’ll arrive at Ontario Airport (ONT), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Pomona include Air Canada, Copa Airlines and Frontier. The shortest domestic flight to Pomona departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 02m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Pomona. The train journey from Pomona to Burbank takes 0h 29m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 36m trip. The train station in Pomona is called Pomona, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Pomona is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 32 miles from Pomona. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pomona, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From San Fernando, the bus ride to Pomona takes 90 miles and will cost you around $29. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 120 miles. Pomona’s bus station is located 2.0 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Pomona
Where to stay in Pomona
Average rates range from around $141 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $76 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Pomona
Most booked hotels in Pomona
Renting a car in Pomona
Renting a car in Pomona costs $50 per day, on average, or $100 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Pomona (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 Pomona is Full-size (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Dodge Journey or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.