Cupertino travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cupertino

With a population of 58,302, Cupertino is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cupertino has to offer.

Where to Eat in Cupertino

If you’re looking for affordable options, Fontana's Italian (20840 Stevens Creek Blvd.) and Cafe Torre (20343 Stevens Creek Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Cupertino

Cupertino in December
Estimated hotel price
$142
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cupertino in December
Estimated hotel price
$142
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cupertino

Plane

When flying to Cupertino, you’ll arrive at Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Cupertino include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Cupertino departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cupertino. The train journey from Cupertino to Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $26 for a 4h 02m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cupertino is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 38 miles from Cupertino. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cupertino, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Cupertino takes 55 miles and will cost you around $29. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 420 miles.

Plane

When flying to Cupertino, you’ll arrive at Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Cupertino include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Cupertino departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cupertino. The train journey from Cupertino to Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $26 for a 4h 02m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cupertino is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 38 miles from Cupertino. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cupertino, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Cupertino takes 55 miles and will cost you around $29. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 420 miles.

Airports near Cupertino

Airlines serving Cupertino

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,510 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,304 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,565 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,815 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (828 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cupertino

Most booked hotels in Cupertino

Hyatt House San Jose/Cupertino
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 246 reviews)
$175+
Sonesta Silicon Valley
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1239 reviews)
$137+
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1542 reviews)
$160+
Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 833 reviews)
$167+
Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Cupertino
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 67 reviews)
$274+
Juniper Hotel Cupertino, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 328 reviews)
$153+

Renting a car in Cupertino

Renting a car in Cupertino costs $48 per day, on average, or $145 if you want to rent if 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 Cupertino.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Cupertino (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 Cupertino is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cupertino costs $48 per day, on average, or $145 if you want to rent if 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 Cupertino.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Cupertino (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 Cupertino is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.