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You're Going to Love Ontario

With a population of 163,924, Ontario is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Ontario deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Ontario

is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Ontario. These include popular favorites such as Market Broiler- Ontario Mills (4553 Mills Cir), Rainforest Cafe - Ontario Mills (4810 Mills Circle) and Black Angus Steakhouse - Ontario (3640 Porsche Way). If you’re looking for affordable options, New York Grill (950 Ontario Mills Drive) and Benihana - Ontario, CA (3760 E Inland Empire Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Ontario

Ontario in August
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ontario in August
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ontario in August, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 3.4″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Ontario, with an average rainfall of 0.1″.

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How to Get to Ontario

Plane

When flying to Ontario, you’ll arrive at Ontario Airport (ONT), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Ontario include Air Canada, Copa Airlines and Emirates. The shortest domestic flight to Ontario departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ontario. The train journey from Ontario to Woodland Hills takes 0h 43m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Santa Barbara, expect to pay about $25 for a 2h 02m trip. The train station in Ontario is called Ontario, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Ontario is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 38 miles from Ontario. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ontario, including Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Ontario, the bus ride to Ontario takes 40 miles and will cost you around $24. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 120 miles. The most popular bus station is Ontario Ontario, Ca, located 3 miles from downtown Ontario. Ontario Radisson Hotel is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Ontario, you’ll arrive at Ontario Airport (ONT), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Ontario include Air Canada, Copa Airlines and Emirates. The shortest domestic flight to Ontario departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ontario. The train journey from Ontario to Woodland Hills takes 0h 43m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Santa Barbara, expect to pay about $25 for a 2h 02m trip. The train station in Ontario is called Ontario, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Ontario is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 38 miles from Ontario. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ontario, including Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Ontario, the bus ride to Ontario takes 40 miles and will cost you around $24. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 120 miles. The most popular bus station is Ontario Ontario, Ca, located 3 miles from downtown Ontario. Ontario Radisson Hotel is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.

Airlines serving Ontario

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ontario

Where to stay in popular areas of Ontario

Most booked hotels in Ontario

SureStay Plus By Best Western Upland Ontario North
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 504 reviews)
$111+
Best Western Plus Heritage Inn Ontario Rancho Cucamonga
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 575 reviews)
$145+
Ontario Airport Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1132 reviews)
$90+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ontario Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1705 reviews)
$92+
DoubleTree by Hilton Claremont
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 332 reviews)
$161+
Holiday Inn Ontario Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1136 reviews)
$131+

Renting a car in Ontario

Renting a car in Ontario costs $51 per day, on average, or $102 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Dollar, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Ontario is the Fox branch at 1776 E Holt Boulevard, which is 2 miles from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Ontario (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 Ontario is Compact (Class Compact Crossover or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Ontario costs $51 per day, on average, or $102 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Dollar, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Ontario is the Fox branch at 1776 E Holt Boulevard, which is 2 miles from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Ontario (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 Ontario is Compact (Class Compact Crossover or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.