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 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 Southwest, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Folsom departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 24m.

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 Payless, 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 Southwest, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Folsom departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 24m.

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 Payless, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Folsom

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SMFSacramento Intl

Airlines serving Folsom

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,570 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,515 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,044 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,015 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,010 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,407 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,444 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,289 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,281 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,400 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 (9, 376 reviews)
$114+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Folsom
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 801 reviews)
$128+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites El Dorado Hills By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 502 reviews)
$136+
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Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites Folsom
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 614 reviews)
$95+
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Lake Natoma Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 818 reviews)
$100+
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Courtyard by Marriott Sacramento Folsom
3 stars
Good (7.9, 316 reviews)
$123+
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Renting a car in Folsom

Renting a car in Folsom costs $48 per day, on average, or $95 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 39% 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 Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Folsom costs $48 per day, on average, or $95 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 39% 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 Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Folsom

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