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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 January
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel
Folsom in January
Estimated hotel price
$138
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 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 Las Vegas and takes around 1h 40m.

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 Sixt and Turo, 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 Las Vegas and takes around 1h 40m.

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 Sixt and Turo, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Folsom

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SMFSacramento Intl

Airlines serving Folsom

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,612 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,557 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,075 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,800 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,039 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,063 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,326 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,591 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,082 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,396 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Folsom

Most booked hotels in Folsom

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Staybridge Suites Sacramento - Folsom By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 379 reviews)
$114+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Folsom
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 810 reviews)
$129+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites El Dorado Hills By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 506 reviews)
$129+
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Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites Folsom
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 617 reviews)
$48+
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Lake Natoma Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 822 reviews)
$102+
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Courtyard by Marriott Sacramento Folsom
3 stars
Excellent (8, 318 reviews)
$113+
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Renting a car in Folsom

Renting a car in Folsom costs $50 per day, on average, or $101 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 Folsom.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Folsom is Compact (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Folsom costs $50 per day, on average, or $101 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 Folsom.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Folsom is Compact (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Folsom

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