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

Fresno travel guide

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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, Lime Lite (1054 West Shaw Ave) and LeLa's Restaurant (7089 N. Marks #101) are great picks.

When to visit Fresno

Fresno in January
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fresno in January
Estimated hotel price
$119
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 5 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fresno include Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Fresno departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

The train station in Fresno is called Fresno, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Fresno is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 162 miles from Fresno. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Fresno ACN, located 0.6 miles from downtown Fresno. Fresno Central Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.

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 Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Fresno departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

The train station in Fresno is called Fresno, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Fresno is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 162 miles from Fresno. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Fresno ACN, located 0.6 miles from downtown Fresno. Fresno Central Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Fresno

FATFresno Airterminal
BFLBakersfield Meadows Field
MMHMammoth Lakes

Airlines serving Fresno

Lufthansa
Good (7,479 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,973 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,768 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,986 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,973 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,373 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,645 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (853 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,286 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,069 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,449 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,578 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,684 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,546 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (486 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,778 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 $59 to $735 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Fresno are about 55% 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, 312 reviews)
$144+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Clovis CA
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 633 reviews)
$117+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 569 reviews)
$170+
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Hotel Piccadilly
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2296 reviews)
$85+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Clovis-Airport North
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 515 reviews)
$116+
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Hilton Garden Inn Clovis
3 stars
Excellent (8, 238 reviews)
$125+
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Renting a car in Fresno

Renting a car in Fresno costs $58 per day, on average, or $174 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 4 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Fresno.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. 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 Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fresno costs $58 per day, on average, or $174 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 4 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Fresno.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. 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 Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Fresno

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$27/day

Compact

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$27/day

Economy
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