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, Chomp (181 East Commonwealth Avenue) and Wreckless (136 W Commonwealth Ave) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Maison Fox (532 W Commonwealth Ave) and ZAMA Lounge (213 N Harbor Blvd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Fullerton.

When to visit Fullerton

Fullerton in January
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fullerton in January
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 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fullerton include Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and Frontier. The shortest domestic flight to Fullerton departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 13m.

Train

The train station in Fullerton is called Fullerton, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

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 Midway and MEXRENTACAR , among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

When flying to Fullerton, you’ll arrive at John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fullerton include Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and Frontier. The shortest domestic flight to Fullerton departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 13m.

Train

The train station in Fullerton is called Fullerton, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

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 Midway and MEXRENTACAR , among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Fullerton

LAXLos Angeles
ONTOntario
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving Fullerton

Lufthansa
Good (7,186 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,368 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,093 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,649 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,963 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,890 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,816 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,284 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,589 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,671 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,220 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,348 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,311 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
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Where to stay in Fullerton

Average rates range from around $357 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $463 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Travelodge by Wyndham Fullerton Near Anaheim and Fullerton Lodge. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Fullerton, with prices from $80 to $231 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Fullerton are about 193% 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

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Holiday Inn Express Fullerton - Anaheim
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 532 reviews)
$143+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Fullerton
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 147 reviews)
$190+
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Best Western Plus Park Place Inn - Mini Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 955 reviews)
$349+
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Fullerton Marriott at California State University
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 538 reviews)
$168+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2801 reviews)
$217+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fullerton
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1927 reviews)
$95+
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Renting a car in Fullerton

Renting a car in Fullerton costs $55 per day, on average, or $221 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Fullerton is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fullerton costs $55 per day, on average, or $221 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Fullerton is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Fullerton

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$25/day

Economy

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$30/day

Standard
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