Elk Grove travel guide
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You're Going to Love Elk Grove
With a population of 153,015, Elk Grove is a must-see destination in California, United States. Elk Grove deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Elk Grove
If you’re looking for affordable options, Boulevard Bistro (8941 Elk Grove Boulevard) and McConnell Estates Winery (10686 W Stockton Blvd) are great picks.
When to visit Elk Grove
How to Get to Elk Grove
Plane
Although Elk Grove doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 37 km from Elk Grove. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Spirit Airlines, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Elk Grove departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 25m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Elk Grove. The train journey from Elk Grove to Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $24 for a 3h 59m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Elk Grove is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 114 km from Elk Grove. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Elk Grove, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Elk Grove takes 89 km and will cost you around $15. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 249 km. Elk Grove’s bus station is located 10 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Elk Grove
Where to stay in Elk Grove
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Sacramento-Elk Grove Laguna I-5 and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Elk Grove Central - Hwy 99.
Where to stay in popular areas of Elk Grove
Most booked hotels in Elk Grove
Renting a car in Elk Grove
Renting a car in Elk Grove costs $56 per day, on average, or $113 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Elk Grove.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Elk Grove (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Elk Grove is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Elk Grove
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$32/day
Pickup truck
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$43/day