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

Folsom travel guide

Folsom Tourism | Folsom Guide

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″.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

How to Get to Folsom

Plane

Although Folsom doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 22 miles from Folsom. 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 Folsom departs from Phoenix and takes around 2h.

Car

Another option to get to Folsom is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 91 miles from Folsom. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

Although Folsom doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 22 miles from Folsom. 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 Folsom departs from Phoenix and takes around 2h.

Car

Another option to get to Folsom is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 91 miles from Folsom. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Folsom

Airlines serving Folsom

Lufthansa
Good (8,116 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,095 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,437 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,989 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,620 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,940 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,607 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,868 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,209 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,308 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (420 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,476 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,317 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Folsom

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Folsom, with prices from $113 to $712 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Folsom are about 171% 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

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Sacramento Folsom
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 295 reviews)
$129+
Hampton Inn & Suites Folsom
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 815 reviews)
$136+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites El Dorado Hills By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 535 reviews)
$118+
Lake Natoma Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 859 reviews)
$110+
Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites Folsom
3 stars
Excellent (8, 639 reviews)
$116+
Courtyard by Marriott Sacramento Folsom
3 stars
Good (7.7, 320 reviews)
$113+

Renting a car in Folsom

Renting a car in Folsom costs $54 per day, on average, or $108 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 35% cheaper than airport locations in Folsom.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Folsom, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Folsom costs $54 per day, on average, or $108 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 35% cheaper than airport locations in Folsom.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Folsom, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.