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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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Aptos has to offer.

When to visit Aptos

Aptos in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 204
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aptos in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 204
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 43 km from Aptos. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, United Airlines, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Aptos from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 1h 22m.

Car

Another option to get to Aptos is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 100 km from Aptos. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Fat Uncle Car Rental, 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 43 km from Aptos. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, United Airlines, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Aptos from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 1h 22m.

Car

Another option to get to Aptos is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 100 km from Aptos. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Fat Uncle Car Rental, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Aptos

Airlines serving Aptos

Lufthansa
Good (8,265 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,580 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,253 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,090 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,254 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,634 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,672 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,307 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,010 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,194 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,539 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,741 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,511 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,383 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aptos

Average rates range from around C$ 355 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 447 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Aptos

Most booked hotels in Aptos

Inn at Depot Hill
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 496+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz - Capitola
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 221+
Monarch Cove Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 309+
Capitola Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 336+
Seascape Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 392+
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 185+

Renting a car in Aptos

Expect to pay C$ 1.80 per litre in Aptos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.53 and C$ 28.71.

Expect to pay C$ 1.80 per litre in Aptos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.53 and C$ 28.71.