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
€99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Scotts Valley in December
Estimated hotel price
€99
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 10h 55m.

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 Budget and Hertz, 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 10h 55m.

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 Budget and Hertz, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Scotts Valley

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Scotts Valley

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,998 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,487 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,031 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,775 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,003 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,998 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,394 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (862 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,381 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,548 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,284 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,217 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,044 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,388 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)
€227+
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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€113+
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Casablanca Inn on The Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€136+
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Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€103+
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Bay Front Inn
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
€75+
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Hiring a car in Scotts Valley

Expect to pay €0.78 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 €9.29 and €12.38.

Expect to pay €0.78 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 €9.29 and €12.38.

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