Napa travel guide
Napa Tourism | Napa Guide
You're Going to Love Napa
With a population of 76.915, Napa is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Napa deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Napa
If you’re looking for affordable options, Angèle Restaurant & Bar (540 Main St) and Stone Brewing - Napa (930 Third St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Slanted Door Napa (1650 Soscol Ave) and Vela (1800 Atrium Pkwy) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Napa.
When to visit Napa
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Napa in July, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 112 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Napa, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Napa
Plane
When flying to Napa, you’ll arrive at Napa County (APC), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Napa from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 11h.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Napa. The train journey from Napa to Los Angeles takes 0h 38m and costs around €15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Sacramento, expect to pay about €16 for a 1h 41m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Napa is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 57 km from Napa. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Budget, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Napa, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Napa takes 217 km and will cost you around €17. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about €17 for a journey of 249 km. Napa’s bus station is located 0.5 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Napa
Where to stay in Napa
From 5-star hotels such as the Carneros Resort and Spa to great affordable options like the Blackbird Inn, Napa offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €354 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €1,010 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Inn on First and Inn On Randolph.
Where to stay in popular areas of Napa
Most booked hotels in Napa
Hiring a car in Napa
Expect to pay €0.97 per litre in Napa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €11.60 and €15.46. The most frequently booked car type in Napa is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium car hire (Class Premium Car or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.