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

Folsom travel guide

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You're Going to Love Folsom

With a population of 72 203, Folsom is a must-see destination in California, United States. Folsom deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Folsom

If you’re looking for affordable options, Scott's Seafood Roundhouse - Historic District Folsom (824 Sutter St) and Zocalo - Folsom (2739 E Bidwell St) are great picks.

When to visit Folsom

Folsom in December
Estimated hotel price
$140
1 night at 3-star hotel
Folsom in December
Estimated hotel price
$140
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Folsom 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 4.3″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Folsom, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Folsom

Plane

Although Folsom doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 36 km from Folsom. 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 Folsom departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 39m.

Car

Another option to get to Folsom is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 146 km from Folsom. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

Although Folsom doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 36 km from Folsom. 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 Folsom departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 39m.

Car

Another option to get to Folsom is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 146 km from Folsom. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Folsom

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SMFSacramento Intl

Airlines serving Folsom

Lufthansa
Good (8,229 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,228 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,074 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,464 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,579 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,660 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (960 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,214 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,641 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,536 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,487 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,602 reviews)
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Where to stay in Folsom

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Folsom, with prices from $113 to $185 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Folsom are about 307% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Folsom by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Folsom

Most booked hotels in Folsom

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Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Sacramento Folsom
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 308 reviews)
$122+
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Staybridge Suites Sacramento - Folsom By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 414 reviews)
$134+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites El Dorado Hills By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 547 reviews)
$115+
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Lake Natoma Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 881 reviews)
$116+
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Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites Folsom
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 659 reviews)
$104+
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Courtyard by Marriott Sacramento Folsom
3 stars
Good (7.7, 322 reviews)
$113+
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Renting a car in Folsom

Renting a car in Folsom costs $54 per day, on average, or $109 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Folsom.

Expect to pay $4.50 per gallon in Folsom (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $54.06 and $72.07. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Folsom, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Folsom costs $54 per day, on average, or $109 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Folsom.

Expect to pay $4.50 per gallon in Folsom (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $54.06 and $72.07. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Folsom, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Folsom

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$31/day

Full-size

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$36/day

Intermediate SUV
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