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 December
Estimated hotel price
€114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Novato in December
Estimated hotel price
€114
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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Temperatures
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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. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Novato from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 11h.

Plane

Although Novato doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oakland Airport (OAK), which is located 54 km from Novato. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Novato from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 11h.

Airports near Novato

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Novato

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,738 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,088 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,200 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,191 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,646 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,434 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 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 €0.71 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 €8.52 and €11.35. 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 Versa or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €0.71 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 €8.52 and €11.35. 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 Versa or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.