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, Back Bistro (230 Palladio Pkwy Ste 1201 Ste 1201) and Scott's Seafood Roundhouse - Historic District Folsom (824 Sutter 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 36 km 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 Phoenix and takes around 1h 55m.

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 Southwest, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Folsom departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 55m.

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 (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,156 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,896 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 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, 367 reviews)
$122+
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites El Dorado Hills By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 497 reviews)
$111+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Folsom
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 790 reviews)
$129+
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Lake Natoma Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 811 reviews)
$120+
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Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites Folsom
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 605 reviews)
$83+
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Courtyard by Marriott Sacramento Folsom
3 stars
Excellent (8, 313 reviews)
$114+
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Renting a car in Folsom

Renting a car in Folsom costs $50 per day, on average, or $100 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Folsom.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. Compact (Jeep Compass or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Folsom, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Folsom costs $50 per day, on average, or $100 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Folsom.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. Compact (Jeep Compass or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Folsom, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Folsom

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$28/day

Intermediate

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$33/day

Intermediate SUV
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