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

Big Sur travel guide

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You're Going to Love Big Sur

With a population of 1,000, Big Sur is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Big Sur has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Big Sur

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Sur House (48123 California One) and Sierra Mar - Post Ranch Inn (47900 State Highway 1) are great picks.

When to visit Big Sur

Big Sur in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 1628
1 night at 3-star hotel
Big Sur in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 1628
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Big Sur in August, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 216 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Big Sur, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Big Sur

Plane

Although Big Sur doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 122 km from Big Sur. The shortest flight to Big Sur from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 14h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Big Sur is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 177 km from Big Sur. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Alamo, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

Although Big Sur doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 122 km from Big Sur. The shortest flight to Big Sur from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 14h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Big Sur is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 177 km from Big Sur. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Alamo, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Big Sur

SBPSan Luis Obispo County
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Big Sur

Lufthansa
Good (7,201 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,078 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,969 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,653 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,884 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,850 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,282 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,654 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,088 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,328 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,299 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,910 reviews)
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Where to stay in Big Sur

Average rates range from around S$ 404 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 2,716 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Big Sur

Hiring a car in Big Sur

Expect to pay S$ 1.18 per litre in Big Sur (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 14.06 and S$ 18.75.

Expect to pay S$ 1.18 per litre in Big Sur (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 14.06 and S$ 18.75.

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