Folsom travel guide

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You're Going to Love Folsom

With a population of 72,203, Folsom is a must-see destination in California, United States. Folsom deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Folsom

If you’re looking for affordable options, Back Bistro (230 Palladio Pkwy Ste 1201 Ste 1201) and Scott's Seafood Roundhouse - Historic District Folsom (824 Sutter St) are great picks.

When to visit Folsom

Folsom in March
Estimated hotel price
$134
1 night at 3-star hotel
Folsom in March
Estimated hotel price
$134
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Folsom 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 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Folsom, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Folsom

Plane

Although Folsom doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 22 miles from Folsom. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Spirit Airlines, Southwest, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Folsom departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Folsom. The train journey from Folsom to Santa Clara takes 1h 02m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 15m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Folsom is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 91 miles from Folsom. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Folsom, including Greyhound, FlixBus and CoachRun. From Coral Hills, the bus ride to Folsom takes 45 miles and will cost you around $18. From Reno, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 395 miles.

Plane

Although Folsom doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 22 miles from Folsom. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Spirit Airlines, Southwest, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Folsom departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Folsom. The train journey from Folsom to Santa Clara takes 1h 02m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 15m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Folsom is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 91 miles from Folsom. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Folsom, including Greyhound, FlixBus and CoachRun. From Coral Hills, the bus ride to Folsom takes 45 miles and will cost you around $18. From Reno, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 395 miles.

Airports near Folsom

Airlines serving Folsom

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,711 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Folsom

Most booked hotels in Folsom

Staybridge Suites Sacramento - Folsom
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 231 reviews)
$156+
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites El Dorado Hills, An IHG Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 319 reviews)
$127+
Hampton Inn & Suites Folsom
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 420 reviews)
$133+
Larkspur Landing Folsom-An All-Suite Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 386 reviews)
$134+
Courtyard by Marriott Sacramento Folsom
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 161 reviews)
$127+
Lake Natoma Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8, 541 reviews)
$163+

Renting a car in Folsom

Renting a car in Folsom costs $61 per day, on average, or $123 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Folsom.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Folsom (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Folsom is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Polestar 2 or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Folsom costs $61 per day, on average, or $123 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Folsom.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Folsom (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Folsom is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Polestar 2 or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.