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

Stockton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Stockton

With a population of 291.707, Stockton 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Stockton has to offer.

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Activities & attractions in Stockton

Captain Ray's River Tours
Tours•Private Tour

Where to Eat in Stockton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Market Tavern Stockton (236 Lincoln Center) and Prime Table (357 Lincoln Center) are great picks.

When to visit Stockton

Stockton in November
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stockton in November
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Stockton in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 2.7″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Stockton, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Stockton

Plane

When flying to Stockton, you’ll arrive at Stockton (SCK), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Stockton departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 17m.

Car

Another option to get to Stockton is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 99 km from Stockton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

When flying to Stockton, you’ll arrive at Stockton (SCK), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Stockton departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 17m.

Car

Another option to get to Stockton is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 99 km from Stockton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Stockton

SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose
SMFSacramento Intl

Airlines serving Stockton

Lufthansa
Good (8,018 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,519 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,992 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,449 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,390 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,954 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,590 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (919 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,576 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,783 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,194 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,075 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,398 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,257 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,342 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,393 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stockton

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Plus Heritage Inn and Extended Stay America Suites - Stockton - March Lane.

Most popular hotel in Stockton by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Stockton

Most booked hotels in Stockton

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Hilton Stockton
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 529 reviews)
$144+
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University Plaza Waterfront Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1548 reviews)
$99+
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Extended Stay America Suites - Stockton - March Lane
2 stars
Good (7.6, 740 reviews)
$87+
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Best Western Plus Heritage Inn
2 stars
Good (7.2, 2417 reviews)
$85+
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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Stockton
3 stars
Good (6.2, 2313 reviews)
$81+
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Budget Inn and Suites
2 stars
Mediocre (3.6, 1219 reviews)
$56+
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Renting a car in Stockton

Renting a car in Stockton costs $61 per day, on average, or $244 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Stockton.

Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Stockton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92. Compact (Kia K4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Stockton, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Stockton costs $61 per day, on average, or $244 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Stockton.

Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Stockton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92. Compact (Kia K4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Stockton, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Stockton

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