Fontana travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fontana

With a population of 196,069, Fontana is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fontana has to offer.

Where to Eat in Fontana

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sierra Lakes Golf Course (16600 Clubhouse Dr) and Mimi's Cafe - Fontana (16933 Sierra Lakes Pkwy) are great picks.

When to visit Fontana

Fontana in March
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fontana in March
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Fontana

Plane

When flying to Fontana, you’ll arrive at Ontario Airport (ONT), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fontana include Air Canada, Copa Airlines and Frontier. The shortest domestic flight to Fontana departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fontana. The train journey from Fontana to Burbank takes 0h 29m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fontana is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 50 miles from Fontana. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fontana, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From San Fernando, the bus ride to Fontana takes 90 miles and will cost you around $29. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 120 miles.

Plane

When flying to Fontana, you’ll arrive at Ontario Airport (ONT), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fontana include Air Canada, Copa Airlines and Frontier. The shortest domestic flight to Fontana departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fontana. The train journey from Fontana to Burbank takes 0h 29m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fontana is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 50 miles from Fontana. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fontana, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From San Fernando, the bus ride to Fontana takes 90 miles and will cost you around $29. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 120 miles.

Airlines serving Fontana

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Fontana

Most booked hotels in Fontana

Comfort Inn Fontana
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 338 reviews)
$132+
Hilton Garden Inn Fontana
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 272 reviews)
$162+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ontario Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1707 reviews)
$126+
Ontario Airport Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1128 reviews)
$123+
Holiday Inn Ontario Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1124 reviews)
$121+
Ontario Airport Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1014 reviews)
$96+

Renting a car in Fontana

Renting a car in Fontana costs $63 per day, on average, or $250 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Fontana (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Fontana is Full-size (Toyota Sequoia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fontana costs $63 per day, on average, or $250 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Fontana (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Fontana is Full-size (Toyota Sequoia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.