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

Novato travel guide

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You're Going to Love Novato

With a population of 51.904, Novato is a must-see destination in California, United States.

Where to Eat in Novato

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Speakeasy/Boardroom Novato (504 Alameda del Prado) and Perry's Novato (225 Alameda del Prado) are great picks.

When to visit Novato

Novato in January
Estimated hotel price
€122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Novato in January
Estimated hotel price
€122
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Novato in July, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 147 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Novato, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Novato

Plane

Although Novato doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 54 km from Novato. The shortest flight to Novato from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 10h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Novato is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 38 km from Novato. You’ll find branches of Budget and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

Although Novato doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 54 km from Novato. The shortest flight to Novato from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 10h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Novato is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 38 km from Novato. You’ll find branches of Budget and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Novato

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Novato

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,574 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,524 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,045 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,787 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,017 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,017 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,412 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (869 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,454 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,303 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,577 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,060 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,301 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,402 reviews)
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Where to stay in Novato

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham Novato/San Francisco and Americas Best Value Inn Novato Marin Sonoma.

Where to stay in popular areas of Novato

Hiring a car in Novato

Expect to pay €0.78 per litre in Novato (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €9.30 and €12.39. The most frequently booked car type in Novato is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Rogue or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €0.78 per litre in Novato (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €9.30 and €12.39. The most frequently booked car type in Novato is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Rogue or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.