With a population of 303,871, Riverside is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Riverside deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, MidiCi Neapolitan Pizza - Riverside (3775 Tyler St, 3B) and Placita (1805 University Ave) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Riverside in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 95 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 2.2″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Riverside, with an average rainfall of 0″.
When flying to Riverside, you’ll arrive at Ontario Airport (ONT), which is located 23 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Riverside include Air Canada, Copa Airlines and Frontier. The shortest domestic flight to Riverside departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 15m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Riverside. The train journey from Riverside to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 44m trip. The train station in Riverside is called Riverside, and is located 0.4 km from the city center.
Another option to get to Riverside is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 87 km from Riverside. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riverside, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Riverside takes 193 km and will cost you around $33. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 201 km. The most popular bus station is Riverside University Avenue, located 3 km from downtown Riverside. Riverside Chicago/Spruce is also a commonly used station, and is 2.9 km from the city center.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Santa Cruz Inn Riverside and Riverside Inn & Suites.
Renting a car in Riverside costs $62 per day, on average, or $123 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, 26% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Riverside (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 Riverside is Luxury (Class Luxury Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 82% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
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