Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Fresno travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fresno

With a population of 494,665, Fresno is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fresno has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Fresno

If you’re looking for affordable options, Max's Bistro & Bar (1784 W. Bullard Ave.) and Texas de Brazil - Fresno (7634 N Blackstone Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Fresno

Fresno in December
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fresno in December
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fresno in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 98.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 2.2″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Fresno, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Fresno

Plane

When flying to Fresno, you’ll arrive at Fresno Yosemite Airport (FAT), which is located 8 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fresno include American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Fresno departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

The train station in Fresno is called Fresno, and is located 0.8 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Fresno is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 260 km from Fresno. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Fresno ACN, located 1.0 km from downtown Fresno. Fresno Central Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Fresno, you’ll arrive at Fresno Yosemite Airport (FAT), which is located 8 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fresno include American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Fresno departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

The train station in Fresno is called Fresno, and is located 0.8 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Fresno is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 260 km from Fresno. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Fresno ACN, located 1.0 km from downtown Fresno. Fresno Central Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city center.

Airports near Fresno

FATFresno Airterminal
BFLBakersfield Meadows Field
MMHMammoth Lakes

Airlines serving Fresno

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,517 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,432 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,480 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,887 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,653 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,642 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,558 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (492 reviews)
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Where to stay in Fresno

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fresno North/Shaw Avenue and Hampton Inn Fresno Airport. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Fresno, with prices from $56 to $731 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Fresno are about 24% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Fresno by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Fresno

Most booked hotels in Fresno

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Clovis Fresno Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 313 reviews)
$127+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Clovis CA
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 641 reviews)
$93+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 575 reviews)
$151+
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Hotel Piccadilly
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2331 reviews)
$70+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Clovis-Airport North
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 521 reviews)
$105+
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Hilton Garden Inn Clovis
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 238 reviews)
$113+
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Renting a car in Fresno

Renting a car in Fresno costs $63 per day, on average, or $190 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Payless are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Fresno is the Budget branch at 5175 East Clinton Way, which is 7 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 19% more expensive than at Fresno Airterminal.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Fresno (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Fresno is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Prius or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fresno costs $63 per day, on average, or $190 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Payless are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Fresno is the Budget branch at 5175 East Clinton Way, which is 7 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 19% more expensive than at Fresno Airterminal.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Fresno (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Fresno is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Prius or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Fresno

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$28/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$31/day

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