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

Scotts Valley travel guide

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With a population of 11,580, Scotts Valley is a must-see destination in California, United States.

When to visit Scotts Valley

Scotts Valley in December
Estimated hotel price
€109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Scotts Valley in December
Estimated hotel price
€109
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 22 miles 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.

Train

The train station in Scotts Valley is called Scotts Valley, and is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Scotts Valley is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 56 miles 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 22 miles 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.

Train

The train station in Scotts Valley is called Scotts Valley, and is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Scotts Valley is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 56 miles 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

KLM
Good (1,436 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,709 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,664 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,033 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,153 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,846 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,083 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,143 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,518 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (890 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,616 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,644 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,367 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,168 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,430 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,692 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)
€178+
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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€109+
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Ocean Pacific Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€76+
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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€105+
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Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€88+
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Hiring a car in Scotts Valley

Expect to pay €0.73 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 €8.67 and €11.55.

Expect to pay €0.73 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 €8.67 and €11.55.