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. Aptos deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Aptos

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bittersweet Bistro (787 Rio Del Mar Blvd) and Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside (131 Esplanade) are great picks.

When to visit Aptos

Aptos in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 261
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aptos in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 261
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, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Aptos from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Aptos is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 101 km from Aptos. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Fox, 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, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Aptos from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Aptos is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 101 km from Aptos. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Aptos

Airlines serving Aptos

Lufthansa
Good (7,232 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,353 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,809 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,715 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,082 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,811 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,681 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,586 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,614 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,976 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,537 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,667 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (418 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,319 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,278 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,362 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,226 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,929 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aptos

Average rates range from around C$ 479 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 382 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 (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 561+
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 232+
Seascape Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 328+
Best Western PLUS Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 211+
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 174+
Rio Sands Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 168+

Renting a car in Aptos

Expect to pay C$ 1.28 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$ 15.33 and C$ 20.43. The most frequently booked car type in Aptos is Full-size (Dodge Challenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 32% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.28 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$ 15.33 and C$ 20.43. The most frequently booked car type in Aptos is Full-size (Dodge Challenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 32% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.