Stockton travel guide
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You're Going to Love Stockton
With a population of 291.707, Stockton 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 Stockton has to offer.
Where to Eat in Stockton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Market Tavern Stockton (236 Lincoln Center) and Prime Table (357 Lincoln Center) are great picks.
When to visit Stockton
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Stockton in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 2.7″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Stockton, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Stockton
Plane
When flying to Stockton, you’ll arrive at Stockton (SCK), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Stockton departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 25m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Stockton. The train journey from Stockton 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. Located 1.0 km from the city center, Stockton Robert J. Cabral Station is the busiest station in Stockton. Another popular train station is Stockton, located 1.4 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Stockton is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 100 km from Stockton. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stockton, including FlixBus, Greyhound and LuxXpress. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Stockton takes 217 km and will cost you around $21. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 233 km. The most popular bus station is Stockton Greyhound, located 0.7 km from downtown Stockton. Stockton 421 E Weber Ave is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Stockton
Where to stay in Stockton
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Stockton and Motel 6 Stockton North.
Where to stay in popular areas of Stockton
Most booked hotels in Stockton
Renting a car in Stockton
Renting a car in Stockton costs $51 per day, on average, or $152 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 37% cheaper than airport locations in Stockton.
Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Stockton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Stockton is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.