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

Scotts Valley travel guide

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You're Going to Love Scotts Valley

With a population of 11,580, Scotts Valley is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Scotts Valley to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Scotts Valley

Scotts Valley in December
Estimated hotel price
€118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Scotts Valley in December
Estimated hotel price
€118
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Scotts Valley

Plane

Although Scotts Valley doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 35 km from Scotts Valley. 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 Scotts Valley from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 11h.

Car

Another option to get to Scotts Valley is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 88 km from Scotts Valley. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

Although Scotts Valley doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 35 km from Scotts Valley. 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 Scotts Valley from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 11h.

Car

Another option to get to Scotts Valley is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 88 km from Scotts Valley. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Scotts Valley

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Scotts Valley

Lufthansa
Good (8,294 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,275 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,114 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,460 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,244 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,681 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,652 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,708 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,689 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,028 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,444 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,550 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,416 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,818 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,527 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,386 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Scotts Valley

Most booked hotels in Scotts Valley

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€236+
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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€117+
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National 9 Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€73+
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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€131+
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Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€112+
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Hiring a car in Scotts Valley

Expect to pay €1.10 per litre in Scotts Valley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €13.13 and €17.51.

Expect to pay €1.10 per litre in Scotts Valley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €13.13 and €17.51.