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 September
Estimated package price
$196
2 travelers
Flight to Fresno
3 nights at hotel
Fresno in September
Estimated package price
$196
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 5 miles 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 161 miles from Fresno. You’ll find branches of Movly and Priceless, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

When flying to Fresno, you’ll arrive at Fresno Yosemite Airport (FAT), which is located 5 miles 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 161 miles from Fresno. You’ll find branches of Movly and Priceless, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Fresno

FATFresno Airterminal
BFLBakersfield Meadows Field
MCEMerced Municipal

Airlines serving Fresno

KLM
Good (1,596 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,299 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,283 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,239 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,687 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,463 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,860 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,416 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,141 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,552 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,965 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,971 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,511 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,424 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,333 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,552 reviews)
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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 $61 to $613 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Fresno are about 35% 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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DoubleTree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 612 reviews)
$144+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clovis-Fresno Area By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 423 reviews)
$117+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Clovis CA
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 691 reviews)
$126+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Clovis-Airport North
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 535 reviews)
$125+
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Hotel Piccadilly
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2751 reviews)
$78+
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Rodeo Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 724 reviews)
$70+
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Renting a car in Fresno

Renting a car in Fresno costs $54 per day, on average, or $162 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 4 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 43% cheaper than airport locations in Fresno.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89.

Renting a car in Fresno costs $54 per day, on average, or $162 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 4 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 43% cheaper than airport locations in Fresno.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89.

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