Lodi travel guide
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You're Going to Love Lodi
With a population of 62,134, Lodi is a must-see destination in California, United States. Lodi deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Lodi
If you’re looking for affordable options, Fenix Restaurant and Bar (117 W Elm St) and Pietro's Italian Restaurant (317 E Kettleman Lane) are great picks.
When to visit Lodi
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lodi in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °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 3.4″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Lodi, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Lodi
Plane
Although Lodi doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 43 miles from Lodi. San Francisco Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lodi departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 25m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lodi. The train journey from Lodi 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. The train station in Lodi is called Lodi, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Lodi is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 66 miles from Lodi. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Lodi using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Lodi takes 140 miles and will cost you around $31. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 155 miles.
Airlines serving Lodi
Where to stay in Lodi
Average rates range from around $239 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $371 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lodi/North Stockton and Holiday Inn Express Lodi.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lodi
Most booked hotels in Lodi
Renting a car in Lodi
Renting a car in Lodi costs $62 per day, on average, or $123 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Lodi.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Lodi (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 Lodi is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.