Ontario International Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended…

Ontario International Airport (ONT) is in the city of Ontario, California, in the Inland Empire about 60 km east of Los Angeles: it has nothing to do with the Canadian province of the same name. There's no real downtown to visit, and the area is designed mainly for those working or passing through without wanting to face the traffic toward the coast. Those with a dawn flight or a meeting nearby find it convenient to stay a few minutes from the terminal; those who want to shop or eat out gain a few minutes' drive by heading to Ontario Mills or, for a more modern, open-air atmosphere, to Victoria Gardens, in Rancho Cucamonga.

Airport area

Free hotel shuttle, 2-3 minutes from the terminal.

Best for: Those with a dawn flight or a meeting at the Ontario Convention Center.

Pros

Just a few minutes from the terminal, with a free shuttle
Right next to the Ontario Convention Center for those on a business trip

Cons

An area of offices and parking lots, nothing to do on foot in the evening
Busier on days with trade shows or events at the convention center

Recommended hotels in this area

DoubleTree by Hilton Ontario Airport: Three minutes from the terminal and connected to the Ontario Convention Center, with a scheduled free shuttle.
Sheraton Ontario Airport Hotel: About 2 km from the terminal, with a free shuttle and private parking included.

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Ontario Mills

Neighbourhood · About 10 minutes by car or shuttle from the airport (about 5 km).

Best for: Those who want restaurants, a cinema and shops just steps from the hotel.

Pros

Shops, restaurants and the mall's cinema just steps away
Free airport shuttle at both hotels

Cons

Heavy traffic on weekends around the mall
An area without continuous sidewalks, a car is needed even for short trips

Recommended hotels in this area

Ayres Suites Ontario at the Mills Mall: Across from Ontario Mills, with a free airport shuttle and hot breakfast included.
Hampton Inn & Suites Ontario: On the other side of the street from Ontario Mills, a simpler option but still well rated.

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Victoria Gardens, Rancho Cucamonga

Neighbourhood · About 20-25 minutes by car from the airport (about 13-15 km); no verified direct shuttles have been found, you'll need your own car or a rideshare.

Best for: Those who want a more modern, well-kept neighborhood, away from the airport traffic.

Pros

An open-air mall with shops and restaurants more refined than the area's average
A more modern, quieter neighborhood in the evening

Cons

Further from the airport than the other areas
A rental car or a rideshare is needed, no direct shuttles have been found

Recommended hotels in this area

Residence Inn by Marriott Ontario Rancho Cucamonga: 5 minutes from Victoria Gardens, with a kitchen in every room and full breakfast included every day.
Hilton Garden Inn Ontario/Rancho Cucamonga: A few minutes from Victoria Gardens, spacious rooms for those getting around by car.

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