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.
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.
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″.
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, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Folsom departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Folsom. The train journey from Folsom to Santa Clara takes 1h 01m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 16m trip.
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.
You can travel by bus to Folsom using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Fresno, the bus ride to Folsom takes 405 miles and will cost you around $53. From Burbank, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 420 miles.
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 (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.
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5 Adults, 5 Bags
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5 Adults, 5 Bags
$27/day