Arcata travel guide
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You're Going to Love Arcata
With a population of 17,231, Arcata is a must-see destination in California, United States. Arcata deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Arcata
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Arcata in August, when the average temperature is 57.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 62.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 8.4″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Arcata, with an average rainfall of 0.3″.
How to Get to Arcata
Plane
When flying to Arcata, you’ll arrive at Arcata Eureka (ACV), which is located 12 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Arcata include Avelo Airlines, Air New Zealand and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Arcata departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 10m.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Arcata Humboldt State University, located 0.8 km from downtown Arcata. Arcata is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Arcata
Where to stay in Arcata
Average rates range from around $215 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $170 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Arcata
Most booked hotels in Arcata
Renting a car in Arcata
Renting a car in Arcata costs $83 per day, on average, or $166 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Arcata.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Arcata (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Arcata is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (BMW X6 or similar) are, on average, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.