With a population of 15,546, Oroville is a must-see destination in California, United States. Oroville deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Oroville in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 98.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 5.7″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Oroville, with an average rainfall of 0″.
Although Oroville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 57 miles from Oroville. Reno Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Avianca, Delta, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Oroville departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 22m.
Another option to get to Oroville is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 128 miles from Oroville. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.
You can travel by bus to Oroville using Greyhound or FlixBus. From San Francisco, the bus ride to Oroville takes 165 miles and will cost you around $29. From San Jose, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 255 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oroville Lake and Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Oroville.
Renting a car in Oroville costs $54 per day, on average, or $109 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Sacramento Intl.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Oroville (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.