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. Santa Rosa Sonoma County is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Folsom departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 18m.

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. Santa Rosa Sonoma County is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Folsom departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 18m.

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.

Airlines serving Folsom

Lufthansa
Good (7,972 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,945 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,460 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,348 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,936 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,208 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,683 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,769 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,998 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (405 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,234 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,313 reviews)
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Where to stay in Folsom

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Folsom, with prices from $90 to $503 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Folsom are about 211% 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

Staybridge Suites Sacramento - Folsom By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (9, 400 reviews)
$149+
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Sacramento Folsom
2 stars
Excellent (9, 292 reviews)
$129+
Hampton Inn & Suites Folsom
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 820 reviews)
$134+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites El Dorado Hills By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 533 reviews)
$145+
Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites Folsom
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 636 reviews)
$90+
Lake Natoma Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 855 reviews)
$110+

Renting a car in Folsom

Renting a car in Folsom costs $52 per day, on average, or $103 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 40% cheaper than airport locations in Folsom.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Folsom, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Folsom costs $52 per day, on average, or $103 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 40% cheaper than airport locations in Folsom.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Folsom, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.