Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Auburn travel guide

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You're Going to Love Auburn

With a population of 13,330, Auburn is a must-see destination in California, United States. Auburn deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Auburn

If you’re looking for affordable options, Max's Restaurant - Auburn (110 Grass Valley Hwy) and Monkey Cat (805 Lincoln Way) are great picks.

When to visit Auburn

Auburn in January
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Auburn in January
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Auburn in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °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 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 6.7″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Auburn, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Auburn

Plane

Although Auburn doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 31 miles from Auburn. Reno Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Auburn departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 28m.

Train

The train station in Auburn is called Auburn, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Auburn is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 105 miles from Auburn. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

Although Auburn doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 31 miles from Auburn. Reno Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Auburn departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 28m.

Train

The train station in Auburn is called Auburn, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Auburn is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 105 miles from Auburn. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Auburn

RNOReno
STSSanta Rosa Sonoma County
SMFSacramento Intl

Airlines serving Auburn

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,006 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,092 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,438 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,520 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,448 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,088 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
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Where to stay in Auburn

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Red Lion Inn & Suites Auburn and Best Western Golden Key.

Where to stay in popular areas of Auburn

Most booked hotels in Auburn

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Foothills Motel
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 453 reviews)
$116+
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Holiday Inn Auburn By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 366 reviews)
$128+
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Hotel Vista Sierra
3 stars
Excellent (9, 103 reviews)
$182+
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Best Western Golden Key
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 265 reviews)
$77+
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Red Lion Inn & Suites Auburn
2 stars
Good (6.8, 1018 reviews)
$83+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Auburn
2 stars
Good (6.7, 810 reviews)
$59+
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Renting a car in Auburn

Renting a car in Auburn costs $41 per day, on average, or $81 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in Auburn.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Auburn (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Auburn is Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Venue or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Auburn costs $41 per day, on average, or $81 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in Auburn.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Auburn (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Auburn is Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Venue or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Auburn

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