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

Placerville travel guide

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You're Going to Love Placerville

With a population of 10,389, Placerville is a must-see destination in California, United States. Placerville deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Placerville

If you’re looking for affordable options, Smith Flat House (2021 Smith Flat Rd) and The Farm Table (311 Main Street) are great picks.

When to visit Placerville

Placerville in December
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Placerville in December
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Placerville in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 7.5″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Placerville, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Placerville

Plane

Although Placerville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 43 miles from Placerville. Reno Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Alaska Airlines, Avianca and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Placerville departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 31m.

Car

Another option to get to Placerville is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 109 miles from Placerville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

Although Placerville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 43 miles from Placerville. Reno Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Alaska Airlines, Avianca and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Placerville departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 31m.

Car

Another option to get to Placerville is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 109 miles from Placerville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Placerville

RNOReno
SCKStockton
SMFSacramento Intl

Airlines serving Placerville

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Placerville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include National 9 Inn - Placerville and Best Western Plus Placerville Inn.

Most popular hotel in Placerville by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Placerville

Most booked hotels in Placerville

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Red Hawk Resort & Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 62 reviews)
$194+
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Historic Cary House Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1043 reviews)
$151+
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National 9 Inn - Placerville
2 stars
Good (7.8, 949 reviews)
$80+
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Best Western Plus Placerville Inn
2 stars
Good (7.7, 741 reviews)
$148+
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Gold Trail Motor Lodge
2 stars
Good (6.8, 271 reviews)
$98+
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Mother Lode Motel
2 stars
Good (6.3, 306 reviews)
$99+
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Renting a car in Placerville

Renting a car in Placerville costs $47 per day, on average, or $95 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Placerville.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Placerville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Placerville is Compact (Chevrolet Express Cargo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Placerville costs $47 per day, on average, or $95 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Placerville.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Placerville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Placerville is Compact (Chevrolet Express Cargo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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