Fremont travel guide

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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.

Most popular restaurants in Fremont

Seafood
Very good (104 reviews)
Italian
Very good (48 reviews)
Seafood
Very good (104 reviews)
Italian
Very good (48 reviews)

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 13 miles 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 Los Angeles takes 0h 38m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Sacramento, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 41m trip. The train station in Fremont is called Fremont, and is located 1.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Fremont is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 29 miles from Fremont. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fremont, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Fremont takes 70 miles and will cost you around $13. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 125 miles. Fremont’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Fremont, you’ll arrive at Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 13 miles 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 Los Angeles takes 0h 38m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Sacramento, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 41m trip. The train station in Fremont is called Fremont, and is located 1.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Fremont is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 29 miles from Fremont. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fremont, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Fremont takes 70 miles and will cost you around $13. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 125 miles. Fremont’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Fremont

Airlines serving Fremont

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 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
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 528 reviews)
$117+
Sonesta Silicon Valley
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1251 reviews)
$138+
Hilton Garden Inn Fremont Milpitas
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 572 reviews)
$126+
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1555 reviews)
$160+
DoubleTree by Hilton Newark - Fremont
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 396 reviews)
$126+
The Westin San Jose
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 406 reviews)
$174+

Renting a car in Fremont

Renting a car in Fremont costs $57 per day, on average, or $170 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 10% 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, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fremont costs $57 per day, on average, or $170 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 10% 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, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.