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 Paesanos - Elk Grove (8519 Bond Rd Ste 101) are great picks.

When to visit Elk Grove

Elk Grove in February
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elk Grove in February
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 23 miles from Elk Grove. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Spirit Airlines, Southwest, Alaska Airlines 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 $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $17 for a 3h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Elk Grove is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 71 miles from Elk Grove. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Elk Grove using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Elk Grove takes 140 miles and will cost you around $31. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 155 miles. Elk Grove’s bus station is located 6 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Elk Grove doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 23 miles from Elk Grove. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Spirit Airlines, Southwest, Alaska Airlines 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 $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $17 for a 3h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Elk Grove is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 71 miles from Elk Grove. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Elk Grove using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Elk Grove takes 140 miles and will cost you around $31. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 155 miles. Elk Grove’s bus station is located 6 miles from the city center.

Airports near Elk Grove

Airlines serving Elk Grove

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (853 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,530 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (485 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,849 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (870 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Elk Grove

Where to stay in popular areas of Elk Grove

Most booked hotels in Elk Grove

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Elk Grove Central - Hwy 99
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 313 reviews)
$159+
Hilton Garden Inn Sacramento Elk Grove
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 230 reviews)
$175+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Sacramento Elk Grove
2 stars
Good (7.9, 205 reviews)
$154+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Elk Grove West I-5
2 stars
Good (7.7, 294 reviews)
$159+
Hampton Inn & Suites Sacramento-Elk Grove Laguna I-5
2 stars
Good (7.4, 503 reviews)
$148+
Extended Stay America Suites - Sacramento - Elk Grove
2 stars
Good (6.4, 523 reviews)
$117+

Renting a car in Elk Grove

Renting a car in Elk Grove costs $53 per day, on average, or $105 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 22% 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 Standard (Class Standard Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Jeep Cherokee or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Elk Grove costs $53 per day, on average, or $105 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 22% 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 Standard (Class Standard Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Jeep Cherokee or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.