Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Novato travel guide

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You're Going to Love Novato

With a population of 51.904, Novato is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Novato has to offer.

Where to Eat in Novato

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Speakeasy/Boardroom Novato (504 Alameda del Prado) and Perry's Novato (225 Alameda del Prado) are great picks.

When to visit Novato

Novato in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 175
1 night at 3-star hotel
Novato in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 175
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Novato in July, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 147 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Novato, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Novato

Plane

Although Novato doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 54 km from Novato. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air Canada, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Novato from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 17m.

Car

Another option to get to Novato is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 38 km from Novato. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

Although Novato doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 54 km from Novato. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air Canada, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Novato from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 17m.

Car

Another option to get to Novato is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 38 km from Novato. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Novato

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Novato

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,754 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,705 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,128 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,208 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,490 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,667 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,674 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,148 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,440 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
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Where to stay in Novato

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham Novato/San Francisco and Americas Best Value Inn Novato Marin Sonoma.

Where to stay in popular areas of Novato

Most booked hotels in Novato

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Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 205+
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Courtyard by Marriott Novato Marin/Sonoma
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 185+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Novato/San Francisco
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 102+
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Americas Best Value Inn Novato Marin Sonoma
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 103+
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Inn Marin and Suites, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
C$ 122+
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Renting a car in Novato

Expect to pay C$ 1.13 per litre in Novato (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 13.53 and C$ 18.03. The most frequently booked car type in Novato is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.13 per litre in Novato (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 13.53 and C$ 18.03. The most frequently booked car type in Novato is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.