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 5 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 5 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Stockton departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 24m.

Train

Located 0.6 miles from the city center, Stockton Robert J. Cabral Station is the busiest station in Stockton. Another popular train station is Stockton, located 0.9 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Stockton is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 62 miles from Stockton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Stockton Martin Luther King Blvd, located 1.7 miles from downtown Stockton. Stockton 421 E Weber Ave is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Stockton, you’ll arrive at Stockton (SCK), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Stockton departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 24m.

Train

Located 0.6 miles from the city center, Stockton Robert J. Cabral Station is the busiest station in Stockton. Another popular train station is Stockton, located 0.9 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Stockton is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 62 miles from Stockton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Stockton Martin Luther King Blvd, located 1.7 miles from downtown Stockton. Stockton 421 E Weber Ave is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Stockton

SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose
SMFSacramento Intl

Airlines serving Stockton

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,570 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,515 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,044 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,015 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,010 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,407 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,444 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,289 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,281 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,400 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stockton

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast 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, 498 reviews)
$167+
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University Plaza Waterfront Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1521 reviews)
$107+
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Studio 6 Suites Stockton. Ca Waterfront
2 stars
Good (7.9, 869 reviews)
$80+
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Best Western Plus Heritage Inn
3 stars
Good (7.2, 2359 reviews)
$79+
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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Stockton
3 stars
Good (6, 2201 reviews)
$89+
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Budget Inn and Suites Stockton Yosemite
2 stars
Mediocre (3.1, 1158 reviews)
$52+
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Renting a car in Stockton

Renting a car in Stockton costs $56 per day, on average, or $279 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Stockton.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Kia K4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Stockton, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Stockton costs $56 per day, on average, or $279 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Stockton.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Kia K4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Stockton, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

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