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
€115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Scotts Valley in December
Estimated hotel price
€115
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.

Car

Another option to get to Scotts Valley is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 55 miles from Scotts Valley. You’ll find branches of Avis and Sixt, 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.

Car

Another option to get to Scotts Valley is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 55 miles from Scotts Valley. You’ll find branches of Avis and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Scotts Valley

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Scotts Valley

Lufthansa
Good (8,229 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,228 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,074 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,464 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,579 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,660 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (960 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,214 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,641 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,536 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,487 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,602 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)
€252+
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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€116+
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Casablanca Inn on The Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€100+
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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€143+
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Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€114+
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Hiring a car in Scotts Valley

Expect to pay €1.04 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 €12.40 and €16.53.

Expect to pay €1.04 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 €12.40 and €16.53.