Fremont travel guide

Fremont Tourism | Fremont Guide

You're Going to Love Fremont

With a population of 214 089, Fremont 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fremont has to offer.

Where to Eat in Fremont

If you’re looking for affordable options, Mas Fuego Restaurant (43968 Pacific Commons Blvd) and Market Broiler- Fremont (43406 Christy Street) are great picks.

When to visit Fremont

Fremont in December
Estimated package price
$443
2 travelers
Flight to Fremont
3 nights at hotel
Fremont in December
Estimated package price
$443
2 travelers
Flight to Fremont
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Fremont

Plane

When flying to Fremont, you’ll arrive at Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 21 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fremont include Air France, Aeromexico and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Fremont departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fremont. The train journey from Fremont to Sacramento takes 1h 38m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $25 for a 3h 58m trip. The train station in Fremont is called Fremont, and is located 2.1 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Fremont is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 46 km from Fremont. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Fremont using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Fremont takes 169 km and will cost you around $25. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 636 km. Fremont’s bus station is located 6 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Fremont, you’ll arrive at Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 21 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fremont include Air France, Aeromexico and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Fremont departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fremont. The train journey from Fremont to Sacramento takes 1h 38m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $25 for a 3h 58m trip. The train station in Fremont is called Fremont, and is located 2.1 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Fremont is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 46 km from Fremont. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Fremont using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Fremont takes 169 km and will cost you around $25. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 636 km. Fremont’s bus station is located 6 km from the city center.

Airports near Fremont

Airlines serving Fremont

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Fremont

Most booked hotels in Fremont

Holiday Inn Express Fremont - Milpitas Central, An IHG Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 539 reviews)
$114+
Sonesta Silicon Valley
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1205 reviews)
$140+
Hilton Garden Inn Fremont Milpitas
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 586 reviews)
$129+
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1527 reviews)
$158+
DoubleTree by Hilton Newark - Fremont
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 391 reviews)
$138+
The Westin San Jose
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 410 reviews)
$174+

Renting a car in Fremont

Renting a car in Fremont costs $64 per day, on average, or $191 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Fremont.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Fremont (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 Fremont is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Leaf or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fremont costs $64 per day, on average, or $191 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Fremont.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Fremont (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 Fremont is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Leaf or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.