Aptos travel guide

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You're Going to Love Aptos

With a population of 6.220, Aptos is a must-see destination in California, United States.

Where to Eat in Aptos

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bittersweet Bistro (787 Rio Del Mar Blvd) and Cafe Sparrow (8042 Soquel Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Aptos

Aptos in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 721
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aptos in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 721
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Aptos

Plane

Although Aptos doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 43 km from Aptos. The shortest flight to Aptos from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 15h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Aptos. The train journey from Aptos to Los Angeles takes 0h 38m and costs around AED 59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Sacramento, expect to pay about AED 62 for a 1h 41m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Aptos is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 101 km from Aptos. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aptos, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Fresno, the bus ride to Aptos takes 475 km and will cost you around AED 250. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about AED 316 for a journey of 684 km.

Plane

Although Aptos doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 43 km from Aptos. The shortest flight to Aptos from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 15h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Aptos. The train journey from Aptos to Los Angeles takes 0h 38m and costs around AED 59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Sacramento, expect to pay about AED 62 for a 1h 41m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Aptos is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 101 km from Aptos. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aptos, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Fresno, the bus ride to Aptos takes 475 km and will cost you around AED 250. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about AED 316 for a journey of 684 km.

Airports near Aptos

Airlines serving Aptos

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aptos

Average rates range from around AED 1,734 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,032 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Aptos

Hiring a car in Aptos

Expect to pay AED 3.79 per litre in Aptos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 45.40 and AED 60.53. The most frequently booked car type in Aptos is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.79 per litre in Aptos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 45.40 and AED 60.53. The most frequently booked car type in Aptos is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.