Anaheim travel guide
Anaheim Tourism | Anaheim Guide
You're Going to Love Anaheim
With a population of 336,265, Anaheim is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Anaheim has to offer.
Where to Eat in Anaheim
If you’re looking for affordable options, Reunion Kitchen + Drink - Anaheim Hills (5775 E. Santa Ana Canyon) and Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio (1590 South Disneyland Dr.) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Ballast Point - Downtown Disney (1580 S Disneyland Dr) and FireLake Grill House and Cocktail Bar (1601 S Anaheim Blvd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Anaheim.
When to visit Anaheim
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Anaheim in August, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 9 °C, with an average temperature of 15 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 79 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Anaheim, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Anaheim
Plane
When flying to Anaheim, you’ll arrive at John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 16 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Anaheim from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 18h 55m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Anaheim. The train station in Anaheim is called Anaheim, and is located 3 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Anaheim is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 45 km from Anaheim. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Anaheim, including Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Anaheim takes 137 km and will cost you around $17. From San Diego, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 193 km. The most popular bus station is Anaheim, located 1.2 km from the city centre of Anaheim. Anaheim Artic Bay 11 - 2626 E Katella Ave is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Anaheim
Where to stay in Anaheim
Average rates range from around $322 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $928 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Plus Anaheim Inn and SpringHill Suites by Marriott Anaheim Maingate.
Where to stay in popular areas of Anaheim
Most booked hotels in Anaheim
Hiring a car in Anaheim
Hiring a car in Anaheim costs $110 per day, on average, or $441 if you want to hire it for 4 days. Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Anaheim is the Hertz branch at 700 W. Convention Way, which is 1 km from the city centre.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Anaheim.
Expect to pay $1.58 per litre in Anaheim (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.92 and $25.23. The most frequently booked car type in Anaheim is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium car hire (Dodge Charger or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.