Rancho Cordova travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rancho Cordova

With a population of 64,776, Rancho Cordova is a must-see destination in California, United States. Rancho Cordova deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Rancho Cordova

Where to Eat in Rancho Cordova

If you’re looking for affordable options, Rudy's Hideaway (12303 Folsom Boulevard) and Salt Sushi (2121 Golden Centre Ln) are great picks.

When to visit Rancho Cordova

Rancho Cordova in December
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rancho Cordova in December
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Rancho Cordova

Plane

Although Rancho Cordova doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 17 miles from Rancho Cordova. 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 Rancho Cordova departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rancho Cordova. The train journey from Rancho Cordova 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 Rancho Cordova is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 82 miles from Rancho Cordova. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Rancho Cordova doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 17 miles from Rancho Cordova. 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 Rancho Cordova departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rancho Cordova. The train journey from Rancho Cordova 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 Rancho Cordova is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 82 miles from Rancho Cordova. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

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

Airports near Rancho Cordova

Airlines serving Rancho Cordova

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 Rancho Cordova

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Motel 6 Rancho Cordova, Ca - Rancho Cordova East and Hampton Inn Sacramento/Rancho Cordova.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rancho Cordova

Most booked hotels in Rancho Cordova

Holiday Inn Rancho Cordova
3 stars
Good (7.7, 412 reviews)
$99+
Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova
3 stars
Good (7.7, 395 reviews)
$158+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rancho Cordova Sacramento
2 stars
Good (7.4, 789 reviews)
$100+
HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Rancho Cordova
2 stars
Okay (5.2, 333 reviews)
$73+
California Inn & Suites Rancho Cordova - Sacramento
3 stars
Okay (5, 613 reviews)
$74+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rancho Cordova
2 stars
Okay (4.3, 463 reviews)
$69+

Renting a car in Rancho Cordova

Renting a car in Rancho Cordova costs $61 per day, on average, or $122 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 Rancho Cordova.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Rancho Cordova (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. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Rancho Cordova, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Rancho Cordova costs $61 per day, on average, or $122 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 Rancho Cordova.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Rancho Cordova (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. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Rancho Cordova, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.