Rancho Cordova travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rancho Cordova

With a population of 64,776, Rancho Cordova is a must-see destination in California, United States. Rancho Cordova deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Rancho Cordova

Where to Eat in Rancho Cordova

If you’re looking for affordable options, Rudy's Hideaway (12303 Folsom Boulevard) and Salt Sushi (2121 Golden Centre Ln) are great picks.

When to visit Rancho Cordova

Rancho Cordova in December
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rancho Cordova in December
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Rancho Cordova

Plane

Although Rancho Cordova doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 17 miles from Rancho Cordova. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Spirit Airlines, Southwest, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Rancho Cordova departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rancho Cordova. The train journey from Rancho Cordova to Sacramento takes 1h 38m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $28 for a 3h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rancho Cordova is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 82 miles from Rancho Cordova. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Rancho Cordova using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Merced, the bus ride to Rancho Cordova takes 220 miles and will cost you around $26. From Reno, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 395 miles.

Plane

Although Rancho Cordova doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 17 miles from Rancho Cordova. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Spirit Airlines, Southwest, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Rancho Cordova departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rancho Cordova. The train journey from Rancho Cordova to Sacramento takes 1h 38m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $28 for a 3h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rancho Cordova is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 82 miles from Rancho Cordova. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Rancho Cordova using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Merced, the bus ride to Rancho Cordova takes 220 miles and will cost you around $26. From Reno, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 395 miles.

Airports near Rancho Cordova

Airlines serving Rancho Cordova

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (959 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,662 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,561 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,230 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,406 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,056 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (843 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (791 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,172 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,799 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rancho Cordova

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Motel 6 Rancho Cordova, Ca - Rancho Cordova East and Hampton Inn Sacramento/Rancho Cordova.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rancho Cordova

Most booked hotels in Rancho Cordova

Holiday Inn Rancho Cordova
3 stars
Good (7.7, 417 reviews)
$104+
Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova
3 stars
Good (7.7, 391 reviews)
$187+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rancho Cordova Sacramento
2 stars
Good (7.4, 797 reviews)
$96+
HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Rancho Cordova
2 stars
Okay (5.3, 336 reviews)
$68+
California Inn & Suites Rancho Cordova - Sacramento
3 stars
Okay (5.1, 604 reviews)
$80+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rancho Cordova
2 stars
Okay (4.3, 452 reviews)
$66+

Renting a car in Rancho Cordova

Renting a car in Rancho Cordova costs $57 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Rancho Cordova.

Expect to pay $3.75 per gallon in Rancho Cordova (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.97 and $59.96. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Rancho Cordova, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Rancho Cordova costs $57 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Rancho Cordova.

Expect to pay $3.75 per gallon in Rancho Cordova (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.97 and $59.96. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Rancho Cordova, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.