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 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 American Airlines, United Airlines and Hawaiian 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 Thrifty, 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, United Airlines and Hawaiian 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 Thrifty, 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 (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,786 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,292 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,134 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (12,041 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,499 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,730 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,917 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,565 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,570 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (506 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (456 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 $62 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 49% 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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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Fresno Clovis
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 59 reviews)
$153+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Clovis CA
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 646 reviews)
$130+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fresno Clovis
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 256 reviews)
$143+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 590 reviews)
$172+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Clovis-Airport North
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 527 reviews)
$120+
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Hotel Piccadilly
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2382 reviews)
$86+
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Renting a car in Fresno

Renting a car in Fresno costs $60 per day, on average, or $180 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, 16% more expensive than at Fresno Airterminal.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fresno, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Fresno costs $60 per day, on average, or $180 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, 16% more expensive than at Fresno Airterminal.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fresno, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.

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