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

San Bernardino travel guide

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You're Going to Love San Bernardino

With a population of 209.924, San Bernardino is a must-see destination in California, United States. San Bernardino deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in San Bernardino

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Hilltop View Restaurant & Banquet Center (670 Kendall Dr) and The Cutting Board Restaurant & Bar (285 E. Hospitality Lane) are great picks.

When to visit San Bernardino

San Bernardino in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 142
1 night at 3-star hotel
San Bernardino in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 142
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to San Bernardino in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 36 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 83 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in San Bernardino, with an average rainfall of 1 mm.

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How to Get to San Bernardino

Plane

When flying to San Bernardino, you’ll arrive at San Bernardino Int (SBD), which is located 5 km from the city centre The shortest flight to San Bernardino from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to San Bernardino. The train journey from San Bernardino to San Diego takes 2h 56m and costs around C$ 49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Palm Springs, expect to pay about C$ 34 for a 3h 33m trip. The train station in San Bernardino is called San Bernardino, and is located 2.0 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to San Bernardino is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 95 km from San Bernardino. You’ll find branches of Ace and NextCar, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

The most popular bus station is San Bernardino 596 N G St, located 0.9 km from downtown San Bernardino. San Bernardino Transit Center is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to San Bernardino, you’ll arrive at San Bernardino Int (SBD), which is located 5 km from the city centre The shortest flight to San Bernardino from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to San Bernardino. The train journey from San Bernardino to San Diego takes 2h 56m and costs around C$ 49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Palm Springs, expect to pay about C$ 34 for a 3h 33m trip. The train station in San Bernardino is called San Bernardino, and is located 2.0 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to San Bernardino is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 95 km from San Bernardino. You’ll find branches of Ace and NextCar, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

The most popular bus station is San Bernardino 596 N G St, located 0.9 km from downtown San Bernardino. San Bernardino Transit Center is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 km from the city centre.

Airports near San Bernardino

LAXLos Angeles
ONTOntario
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving San Bernardino

KLM
Good (1,451 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,777 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,728 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,180 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,213 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,869 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,112 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,273 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,679 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,705 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,393 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,360 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,160 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,874 reviews)
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Where to stay in San Bernardino

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include LaQuinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Bernardino and Hampton Inn & Suites San Bernardino. There are also lots of vacation rental options in San Bernardino, with prices from C$ 48 to C$ 953 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in San Bernardino are about 113% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of San Bernardino

Most booked hotels in San Bernardino

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Ayres Hotel Redlands - Loma Linda
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 151+
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DoubleTree by Hilton San Bernardino
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 142+
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Citrus Suites Redlands Loma Linda Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 114+
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Dynasty Suites Redlands
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 112+
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Hilton Garden Inn San Bernardino
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 150+
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Spark by Hilton Redlands
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 132+
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Renting a car in San Bernardino

Expect to pay C$ 1.16 per litre in San Bernardino (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 13.89 and C$ 18.52. The most frequently booked car type in San Bernardino is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.16 per litre in San Bernardino (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 13.89 and C$ 18.52. The most frequently booked car type in San Bernardino is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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