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 22 miles from Folsom. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Folsom departs from San Diego 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 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 22 miles from Folsom. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Folsom departs from San Diego 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 Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Folsom

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SMFSacramento Intl

Airlines serving Folsom

KLM
Good (1,467 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,828 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,778 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,258 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,244 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,403 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,539 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,703 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,780 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,193 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,992 reviews)
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Where to stay in Folsom

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Folsom, with prices from $95 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 204% 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

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Staybridge Suites Sacramento - Folsom By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (9, 387 reviews)
$116+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Folsom
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 814 reviews)
$126+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Sacramento Folsom
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 156 reviews)
$138+
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Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites Folsom
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 626 reviews)
$95+
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Lake Natoma Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 847 reviews)
$106+
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Courtyard by Marriott Sacramento Folsom
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 316 reviews)
$119+
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Renting a car in Folsom

Renting a car in Folsom costs $59 per day, on average, or $117 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Folsom.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. 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 Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Folsom costs $59 per day, on average, or $117 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Folsom.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. 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 Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Folsom

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