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Gustine
Skip unless you need a cheap bed on I-5 between Los Angeles and Sacramento: one night, no sightseeing.
Gustine is a 5,500-person farm town on the I-5 corridor in the San Joaquin Valley. There is no downtown worth a detour, no notable museum, and the main reason to stop is a Motel 6 bed and a gas station meal. Use it as a sleep stop, not a destination.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, over 35 °C (95 °F)), Dec–Jan (foggy)avoid Jul–Aug (hot, over 95 °F (35 °C)), Dec–Jan (foggy)
- Airport
- MCE
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Gustine911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Gustine, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMCE Merced Regional Airport (Small airport; limited flights.
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (fast food)$2–4
- Budget bedMotel 6 double room, a night, per roomUS$70
- Mid-range bedMotel 6 double room, a night, per roomUS$90
- High-end bedMotel 6 double room, a night, per roomUS$120
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$100 · High US$150
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MCE Merced Regional Airport (Small airport; limited flights. San Francisco (SFO) or San Jose (SJC) are 2–3 h drive.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Jan. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jan (8 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Gustine: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Mar
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
0 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
0 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
1 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
5 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. No public transit within town.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 35 min
CA-140 east, about 30 min
County seat with a small downtown and UC Merced campus.
Door to door: About 25 min
CA-152 east, about 20 min
Larger town with more restaurants and a wildlife refuge.
Santa Nella
goDoor to door: About 15 min
I-5 south, about 10 min
Tiny village with a gas station and a few fast-food chains.
San Francisco
cautionDoor to door: About 2.5–4 h
I-5 north to I-580 west, about 2–3.5 h depending on traffic
Day trip is possible but long; better as an overnight.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Santa Nella / Gustine area
Motels along Highway 33 and I-5; the Motel 6 Santa Nella - Los Banos is the main option. No walkable restaurants nearby.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $90–130 excl. bed
- High
- $130+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel 6 double room1 × 1 night × US$90 | US$90 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$100 | US$200 |
| Gas from I-5 exit to Gustine and back1 × US$5 · check | US$5 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$30 |
| Trip total≈ US$163 per person per day, bed included | US$325 |
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2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (fast food) | $2–4 |
| Burger meal | $8–12 |
| Gas (per gallon)check | $4–5 |
| Motel 6 one nightcheck | $70–120 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer heat: carry water, AC in car.
- No Uber or Lyft coverage: check.
- Gas stations and fast food close early on some nights.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- I-5 exit to Motel 6: about 5 min drive
No local transit; have a car.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Gustine. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, over 35 °C), Dec–Jan (foggy) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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