Brea travel guide

Brea Tourism | Brea Guide

You're Going to Love Brea

With a population of 39,282, Brea is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Brea has to offer.

Where to Eat in Brea

If you’re looking for affordable options, TAPS Fish House & Brewery - Brea (101 E. Imperial Hwy.) and Toast Kitchen and Bar (190 S State College Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Brea

Brea in February
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brea in February
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Brea in August, when the average temperature is 91.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 105.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 0.5″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Brea, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Brea

Plane

Although Brea doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 27 km from Brea. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Brea departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Brea. The train journey from Brea to Burbank takes 0h 27m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Brea is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 41 km from Brea. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brea, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Brea takes 193 km and will cost you around $66. From Palm Springs, the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 201 km.

Plane

Although Brea doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 27 km from Brea. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Brea departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Brea. The train journey from Brea to Burbank takes 0h 27m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Brea is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 41 km from Brea. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brea, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Brea takes 193 km and will cost you around $66. From Palm Springs, the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 201 km.

Airlines serving Brea

Lufthansa
Good (4,696 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,591 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,593 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,268 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,943 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,172 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Brea

Most booked hotels in Brea

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3029 reviews)
$191+
Hyland Motel Brea
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 790 reviews)
$109+
Chase Suite Hotel Brea
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 539 reviews)
$156+
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, 20 reviews)
$799+
Hotel Lulu, BW Premier Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 4971 reviews)
$163+
Grand Legacy At The Park
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3394 reviews)
$201+

Renting a car in Brea

Renting a car in Brea costs $47 per day, on average, or $141 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Brea (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 Brea is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Brea costs $47 per day, on average, or $141 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Brea (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 Brea is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.