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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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 San Diego and takes around 1h 39m.

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 San Diego and takes around 1h 39m.

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 (8,221 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,227 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,076 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,570 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,250 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,659 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (958 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,214 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,635 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,536 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,486 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,602 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Stockton

Most booked hotels in Stockton

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Studio 6 Suites Stockton Ca Waterfront
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1120 reviews)
$76+
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Hilton Stockton
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 536 reviews)
$152+
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University Plaza Waterfront Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1550 reviews)
$107+
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Best Western Plus Heritage Inn
3 stars
Good (7.2, 2393 reviews)
$84+
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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Stockton
3 stars
Good (6.1, 2357 reviews)
$79+
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Budget Inn and Suites
2 stars
Okay (4, 1234 reviews)
$61+
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Renting a car in Stockton

Renting a car in Stockton costs $62 per day, on average, or $247 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Stockton.

Expect to pay $4.50 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 $54.06 and $72.07. The most frequently booked car type in Stockton is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Stockton costs $62 per day, on average, or $247 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Stockton.

Expect to pay $4.50 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 $54.06 and $72.07. The most frequently booked car type in Stockton is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Stockton

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