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
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″.
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 Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 58m 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
You can travel by bus to Folsom using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Reno, the bus ride to Folsom takes 315 miles and will cost you around $31. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $95 for a journey of 425 miles.
Airlines serving Folsom
Where to stay in popular areas of Folsom
Most booked hotels in Folsom
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 13% 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 (Chevrolet Express 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.