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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Elk Grove has to offer.

Where to Eat in Elk Grove

If you’re looking for affordable options, Paesanos - Elk Grove (8519 Bond Rd Ste 101) and McConnell Estates Winery (10686 W Stockton Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Elk Grove

Elk Grove in January
Estimated hotel price
$161
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elk Grove in January
Estimated hotel price
$161
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 Southwest, Alaska Airlines, Finnair and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Elk Grove departs from New York and takes around 5h 56m.

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 Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

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 Southwest, Alaska Airlines, Finnair and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Elk Grove departs from New York and takes around 5h 56m.

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 Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Elk Grove’s bus station is located 6 miles from the city center.

Airports near Elk Grove

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SMFSacramento Intl

Airlines serving Elk Grove

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Elk Grove

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Sacramento-Elk Grove Laguna I-5 and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Elk Grove Central - Hwy 99.

Where to stay in popular areas of Elk Grove

Most booked hotels in Elk Grove

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Elk Grove Central - Hwy 99
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 416 reviews)
$155+
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Hilton Garden Inn Sacramento/Elk Grove
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 337 reviews)
$160+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Sacramento-Elk Grove Laguna I-5
2 stars
Excellent (8, 914 reviews)
$139+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Sacramento Elk Grove
2 stars
Excellent (8, 240 reviews)
$140+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Elk Grove West I-5
2 stars
Good (7.3, 383 reviews)
$130+
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Extended Stay America Suites - Sacramento - Elk Grove
2 stars
Good (6.5, 989 reviews)
$110+
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Renting a car in Elk Grove

Renting a car in Elk Grove costs $58 per day, on average, or $175 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Elk Grove.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Elk Grove is Compact (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Tesla Model 3 or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Elk Grove costs $58 per day, on average, or $175 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Elk Grove.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Elk Grove is Compact (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Tesla Model 3 or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Elk Grove

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$27/day

Intermediate

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$30/day

Full-size
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