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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Citrus Heights has to offer.

When to visit Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights in October
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Citrus Heights in October
Estimated hotel price
$95
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, Southwest, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Citrus Heights departs from Phoenix and takes around 2h 03m.

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 Turo and Movly, 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, Southwest, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Citrus Heights departs from Phoenix and takes around 2h 03m.

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 Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Citrus Heights

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SMFSacramento Intl

Airlines serving Citrus Heights

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,580 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,100 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,813 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,052 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,527 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,463 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Citrus Heights

Most booked hotels in Citrus Heights

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Hyatt Place Sacramento Roseville
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 829 reviews)
$147+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Sacramento Roseville
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 507 reviews)
$109+
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Hilton Garden Inn Roseville
3 stars
Good (7.7, 463 reviews)
$113+
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Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites Roseville
3 stars
Good (7.6, 742 reviews)
$91+
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Best Western Plus Orchid Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.4, 1669 reviews)
$84+
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Heritage Inn Express Roseville
2 stars
Good (6.5, 1840 reviews)
$63+
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Renting a car in Citrus Heights

Renting a car in Citrus Heights costs $53 per day, on average, or $371 if you want to rent if for 7 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Citrus Heights.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Citrus Heights is Compact (Chevrolet Express Cargo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (GMC Canyon or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Citrus Heights costs $53 per day, on average, or $371 if you want to rent if for 7 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Citrus Heights.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Citrus Heights is Compact (Chevrolet Express Cargo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (GMC Canyon or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Citrus Heights

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$30/day

Standard

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$32/day

Full-size
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