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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. Elk Grove deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Elk Grove

If you’re looking for affordable options, Paesanos - Elk Grove (8519 Bond Rd Ste 101) and FUJIYA (9328 Elk Grove Blvd 100) are great picks.

When to visit Elk Grove

Elk Grove in December
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elk Grove in December
Estimated hotel price
$147
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 United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Elk Grove departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 29m.

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.

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 United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Elk Grove departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 29m.

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.

Airports near Elk Grove

Airlines serving Elk Grove

Lufthansa
Good (8,253 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,243 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,090 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,256 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,626 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,666 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (975 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,282 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,005 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,194 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,538 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,712 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,506 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,619 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Elk Grove

Most booked hotels in Elk Grove

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Elk Grove Central - Hwy 99 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 498 reviews)
$143+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Sacramento Elk Grove
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 293 reviews)
$143+
Hilton Garden Inn Sacramento Elk Grove
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 376 reviews)
$153+
Hampton Inn & Suites Sacramento-Elk Grove Laguna 1-5
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1008 reviews)
$134+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Elk Grove West I-5 By IHG
2 stars
Good (7.5, 445 reviews)
$133+
Extended Stay America Suites - Sacramento - Elk Grove
2 stars
Good (6.8, 1040 reviews)
$111+

Renting a car in Elk Grove

Renting a car in Elk Grove costs $56 per day, on average, or $113 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Elk Grove.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Elk Grove is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 25% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Elk Grove costs $56 per day, on average, or $113 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Elk Grove.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Elk Grove is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 25% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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