Fresno travel guide
Fresno Tourism | Fresno Guide
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.
Activities & attractions in Fresno
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
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″.
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, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Fresno departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 14m.
Car
Another option to get to Fresno is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 259 km from Fresno. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.
Airlines serving Fresno
Where to stay in Fresno
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Summerfield Inn Fresno Yosemite and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fresno Yosemite International Airport. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Fresno, with prices from $56 to $615 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Fresno are about 40% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Fresno
Most booked hotels in Fresno
Renting a car in Fresno
Renting a car in Fresno costs $62 per day, on average, or $185 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 Dollar branch at 5175 E Clinton Wy, which is 7 km from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Fresno.
Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. Full-size (Kia Optima or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fresno, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.