Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Fullerton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fullerton

With a population of 135.161, Fullerton is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fullerton has to offer.

Where to Eat in Fullerton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Summit House - Fullerton (2000 E Bastanchury Road) and Les Amis Restaurant (128 W Wilshire Ave, Ste C) are great picks.

When to visit Fullerton

Fullerton in November
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fullerton in November
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Fullerton

Plane

When flying to Fullerton, you’ll arrive at John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 22 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fullerton include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Fullerton departs from San Jose and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Fullerton is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 26 miles from Fullerton. You’ll find branches of Ace and Europcar, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

When flying to Fullerton, you’ll arrive at John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 22 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fullerton include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Fullerton departs from San Jose and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Fullerton is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 26 miles from Fullerton. You’ll find branches of Ace and Europcar, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Fullerton

Airlines serving Fullerton

Lufthansa
Good (8,132 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,538 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,111 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,442 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,001 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,465 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,254 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,626 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,985 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,615 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,877 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,334 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,477 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,408 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,336 reviews)
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Where to stay in Fullerton

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fullerton and Travelodge by Wyndham Fullerton Near Anaheim. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Fullerton, with prices from $66 to $734 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Fullerton are about 164% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Fullerton by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Fullerton

Most booked hotels in Fullerton

Holiday Inn Express Fullerton - Anaheim By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 612 reviews)
$113+
Fullerton Marriott at California State University
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 558 reviews)
$158+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fullerton
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2147 reviews)
$84+
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa Newport Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1127 reviews)
$132+
Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim Resort/Convention Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 813 reviews)
$144+
Knott's Berry Farm Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2293 reviews)
$112+

Renting a car in Fullerton

Renting a car in Fullerton costs $46 per day, on average, or $183 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Fullerton.

Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Fullerton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23. The most frequently booked car type in Fullerton is Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fullerton costs $46 per day, on average, or $183 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Fullerton.

Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Fullerton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23. The most frequently booked car type in Fullerton is Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.