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

Citrus Heights travel guide

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You're Going to Love Citrus Heights

With a population of 83,301, Citrus Heights is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Citrus Heights has to offer.

When to visit Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights in February
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Citrus Heights in February
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Citrus Heights in July, when the average temperature is 77 °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 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 3.1″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Citrus Heights, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Citrus Heights

Plane

Although Citrus Heights doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 17 miles from Citrus Heights. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Citrus Heights departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Citrus Heights is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 88 miles from Citrus Heights. You’ll find branches of Movly and Payless, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

Although Citrus Heights doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 17 miles from Citrus Heights. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Citrus Heights departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Citrus Heights is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 88 miles from Citrus Heights. You’ll find branches of Movly and Payless, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Citrus Heights

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SMFSacramento Intl

Airlines serving Citrus Heights

Lufthansa
Good (8,277 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,587 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,262 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,102 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,649 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,359 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,542 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,769 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,421 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,513 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,377 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Citrus Heights

Most booked hotels in Citrus Heights

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Roseville - Galleria Area by IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 715 reviews)
$124+
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Courtyard by Marriott Roseville Galleria Mall/Creekside Ridge Drive
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 456 reviews)
$144+
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Fairfield Inn by Marriott Roseville
3 stars
Good (7.9, 459 reviews)
$114+
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Larkspur Landing Roseville - An All-Suite Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, 796 reviews)
$91+
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Best Western Plus Orchid Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.4, 1753 reviews)
$105+
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Heritage Inn Express Roseville
2 stars
Good (6.9, 1945 reviews)
$70+
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Renting a car in Citrus Heights

Renting a car in Citrus Heights costs $42 per day, on average, or $212 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 55% cheaper than airport locations in Citrus Heights.

Expect to pay $4.66 per gallon in Citrus Heights (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $55.87 and $74.50. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Citrus Heights, while also 16% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Citrus Heights costs $42 per day, on average, or $212 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 55% cheaper than airport locations in Citrus Heights.

Expect to pay $4.66 per gallon in Citrus Heights (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $55.87 and $74.50. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Citrus Heights, while also 16% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Citrus Heights

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$34/day

Intermediate

Luxury

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$63/day

Luxury
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