Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

San Bernardino travel guide

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You're Going to Love San Bernardino

With a population of 209,924, San Bernardino is a must-see destination in California, United States.

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Where to Eat in San Bernardino

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Hilltop View Restaurant & Banquet Center (670 Kendall Dr) and The Cutting Board Restaurant & Bar (285 E. Hospitality Lane) are great picks.

When to visit San Bernardino

San Bernardino in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 390
1 night at 3-star hotel
San Bernardino in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 390
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to San Bernardino in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 36 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 83 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in San Bernardino, with an average rainfall of 1 mm.

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How to Get to San Bernardino

Plane

When flying to San Bernardino, you’ll arrive at San Bernardino Int (SBD), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to San Bernardino from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 16h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to San Bernardino. The train journey from San Bernardino to San Diego takes 2h 56m and costs around AED 132 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Luis Obispo, expect to pay about AED 198 for a 5h 32m trip. The train station in San Bernardino is called San Bernardino, and is located 1.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to San Bernardino is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 59 miles from San Bernardino. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Budget, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

The most popular bus station is San Bernardino 596 N G St, located 0.6 miles from the city centre of San Bernardino. San Bernardino Transit Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to San Bernardino, you’ll arrive at San Bernardino Int (SBD), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to San Bernardino from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 16h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to San Bernardino. The train journey from San Bernardino to San Diego takes 2h 56m and costs around AED 132 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Luis Obispo, expect to pay about AED 198 for a 5h 32m trip. The train station in San Bernardino is called San Bernardino, and is located 1.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to San Bernardino is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 59 miles from San Bernardino. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Budget, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

The most popular bus station is San Bernardino 596 N G St, located 0.6 miles from the city centre of San Bernardino. San Bernardino Transit Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Airports near San Bernardino

Airlines serving San Bernardino

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,748 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,698 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,111 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,206 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,859 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,198 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,525 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,655 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,662 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,144 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,436 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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Where to stay in San Bernardino

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include LaQuinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Bernardino and Hampton Inn & Suites San Bernardino.

Where to stay in popular areas of San Bernardino

Most booked hotels in San Bernardino

DoubleTree by Hilton San Bernardino
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 345+
Hilton Garden Inn San Bernardino
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 364+
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites San Bernardino
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
AED 330+
Sunpark Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
AED 272+
Motel 6-San Bernardino, Ca - South
2 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
AED 239+
Motel 6-San Bernardino, Ca - North
2 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
AED 231+

Hiring a car in San Bernardino

Expect to pay AED 3.05 per litre in San Bernardino (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 36.58 and AED 48.77. The most frequently booked car type in San Bernardino is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.05 per litre in San Bernardino (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 36.58 and AED 48.77. The most frequently booked car type in San Bernardino is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.