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 March
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stockton in March
Estimated hotel price
$111
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 21m.

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 Movly and Payless, 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 21m.

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 Movly and Payless, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Stockton

SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose
SMFSacramento Intl

Airlines serving Stockton

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,265 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,107 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,682 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,389 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,544 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,381 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,782 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Stockton

Most booked hotels in Stockton

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Hilton Stockton
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 535 reviews)
$148+
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Studio 6 Suites Stockton Ca Waterfront
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1135 reviews)
$81+
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University Plaza Waterfront Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1570 reviews)
$108+
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Best Western Plus Heritage Inn
3 stars
Good (7.2, 2386 reviews)
$82+
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Stay Inn Suite
2 stars
Good (6.2, 332 reviews)
$59+
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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Stockton
3 stars
Good (6.2, 2363 reviews)
$81+
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Renting a car in Stockton

Renting a car in Stockton costs $47 per day, on average, or $188 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 39% cheaper than airport locations in Stockton.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Stockton is Premium (Honda Pilot or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Stockton costs $47 per day, on average, or $188 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 39% cheaper than airport locations in Stockton.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Stockton is Premium (Honda Pilot or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Stockton

Minivan

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$52/day

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