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.
When to visit Big Sur
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.
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 26h 52m.
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 Hertz, among others, in San Francisco.
Airlines serving Big Sur
Where to stay in Big Sur
Average rates range from around S$ 276 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 2,668 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$ 1.22 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$ 14.56 and S$ 19.41.