Pasadena travel guide
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You're Going to Love Pasadena
With a population of 137,122, Pasadena is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Pasadena deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Pasadena
If you’re looking for affordable options, Union (37 E. Union Street) and Paul Martin's American Grill - Pasadena (455 S. Lake Ave. Ste 102 Ste 102) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Cafe Santorini (64 W Union Street) and Plate 38 (2361 E Colorado Blvd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Pasadena.
When to visit Pasadena
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pasadena in August, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, 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 4.6″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Pasadena, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Pasadena
Plane
When flying to Pasadena, you’ll arrive at Bob Hope Airport (BUR), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Pasadena include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Pasadena departs from Oakland and takes around 1h 28m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Pasadena. The train journey from Pasadena to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 44m trip. The train station in Pasadena is called Pasadena, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Pasadena is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 12 miles from Pasadena. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pasadena, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Pasadena takes 120 miles and will cost you around $65. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 125 miles. Pasadena’s bus station is located 0.4 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Pasadena
Where to stay in Pasadena
Average rates range from around $233 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $274 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Pasadena
Most booked hotels in Pasadena
Renting a car in Pasadena
Renting a car in Pasadena costs $42 per day, on average, or $84 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Thrifty and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Pasadena is the Hertz branch at 2070 East Colorado Blvd, which is 2 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Pasadena.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Pasadena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Mini (Suzuki Jimny or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Pasadena, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.