Introduction
What to do
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 February
Estimated package price
$176
2 travelers
Flight to Fresno
3 nights at hotel
Fresno in February
Estimated package price
$176
2 travelers
Flight to Fresno
3 nights at 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 United Airlines, American 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 Dollar, among others, in San Francisco.

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 United Airlines, American 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 Dollar, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Fresno

FATFresno Airterminal
BFLBakersfield Meadows Field
MCEMerced Municipal

Airlines serving Fresno

Lufthansa
Good (8,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,555 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,147 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,026 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,492 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,264 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,637 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,073 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,644 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,431 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,772 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,523 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,973 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,472 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,723 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,894 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,272 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 & Suites Fresno-Northwest. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Fresno, with prices from $55 to $617 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Fresno are about 44% 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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Courtyard by Marriott Fresno
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 257 reviews)
$165+
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Courtyard by Marriott Fresno Clovis
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 109 reviews)
$178+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Clovis CA
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 666 reviews)
$111+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Clovis-Airport North
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 531 reviews)
$128+
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Hotel Piccadilly
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2640 reviews)
$64+
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Rodeo Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 697 reviews)
$90+
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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 Dollar branch at 5175 E Clinton Wy, 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, 10% more expensive than at Fresno Airterminal.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Fresno is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 55% 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 Dollar branch at 5175 E Clinton Wy, 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, 10% more expensive than at Fresno Airterminal.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Fresno is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Fresno

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$31/day

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Full-size SUV

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$40/day

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