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

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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 1h 55m.

Train

Air Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to San Bernardino. 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 Priceless, 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 1h 55m.

Train

Air Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to San Bernardino. 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 Priceless, 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 Los Angeles
ONTOntario
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving San Bernardino

Lufthansa
Good (7,993 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,514 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,974 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,445 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,362 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,942 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,215 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,774 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,020 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,250 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,329 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,437 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 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Bernardino. There are also lots of vacation rental options in San Bernardino, with prices from C$ 48 to C$ 957 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in San Bernardino are about 91% 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
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 157+
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DoubleTree by Hilton San Bernardino
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 120+
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Citrus Suites Redlands Loma Linda Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 118+
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Dynasty Suites Redlands
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 116+
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Hampton Inn & Suites San Bernardino
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 133+
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Hilton Garden Inn San Bernardino
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 137+
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Renting a car in San Bernardino

Renting a car in San Bernardino costs C$ 48 per day, on average, or C$ 143 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 30% cheaper than airport locations in San Bernardino.

Expect to pay C$ 1.73 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$ 20.68 and C$ 27.57. 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, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in San Bernardino costs C$ 48 per day, on average, or C$ 143 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 30% cheaper than airport locations in San Bernardino.

Expect to pay C$ 1.73 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$ 20.68 and C$ 27.57. 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, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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