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, Alaska 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 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.

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

You can travel by bus to Rancho Cordova using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Fresno, the bus ride to Rancho Cordova takes 405 miles and will cost you around $53. From Burbank, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 420 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, Alaska 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 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.

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

You can travel by bus to Rancho Cordova using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Fresno, the bus ride to Rancho Cordova takes 405 miles and will cost you around $53. From Burbank, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 420 miles.

Airports near Rancho Cordova

Airlines serving Rancho Cordova

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rancho Cordova

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Sacramento/Rancho Cordova and Fairfield Inn & Suites 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 (7.6, 393 reviews)
$164+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rancho Cordova Sacramento
2 stars
Good (7.4, 792 reviews)
$98+
HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Rancho Cordova
2 stars
Okay (5.3, 331 reviews)
$73+
California Inn & Suites Rancho Cordova - Sacramento
3 stars
Okay (5, 613 reviews)
$77+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rancho Cordova
2 stars
Okay (4.3, 462 reviews)
$68+

Renting a car in Rancho Cordova

Renting a car in Rancho Cordova costs $54 per day, on average, or $108 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 27% 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 $54 per day, on average, or $108 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 27% 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.