Elk Grove travel guide

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You're Going to Love Elk Grove

With a population of 153,015, Elk Grove is a must-see destination in California, United States. Elk Grove deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Elk Grove

If you’re looking for affordable options, Boulevard Bistro (8941 Elk Grove Boulevard) and Paesanos - Elk Grove (8519 Bond Rd Ste 101) are great picks.

When to visit Elk Grove

Elk Grove in February
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elk Grove in February
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Elk Grove

Plane

Although Elk Grove doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 37 km from Elk Grove. 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 Elk Grove departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Elk Grove. The train journey from Elk Grove to Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $26 for a 4h 02m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Elk Grove is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 114 km from Elk Grove. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Elk Grove, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Elk Grove takes 89 km and will cost you around $29. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 676 km. Elk Grove’s bus station is located 10 km from the city center.

Plane

Although Elk Grove doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 37 km from Elk Grove. 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 Elk Grove departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Elk Grove. The train journey from Elk Grove to Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $26 for a 4h 02m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Elk Grove is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 114 km from Elk Grove. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Elk Grove, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Elk Grove takes 89 km and will cost you around $29. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 676 km. Elk Grove’s bus station is located 10 km from the city center.

Airports near Elk Grove

Airlines serving Elk Grove

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Elk Grove

Where to stay in popular areas of Elk Grove

Most booked hotels in Elk Grove

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Elk Grove Central - Hwy 99
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 313 reviews)
$168+
Hilton Garden Inn Sacramento Elk Grove
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 231 reviews)
$175+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Sacramento Elk Grove
2 stars
Good (7.9, 206 reviews)
$154+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Elk Grove West I-5
2 stars
Good (7.7, 292 reviews)
$161+
Hampton Inn & Suites Sacramento-Elk Grove Laguna I-5
2 stars
Good (7.3, 503 reviews)
$149+
Extended Stay America Suites - Sacramento - Elk Grove
2 stars
Good (6.4, 525 reviews)
$112+

Renting a car in Elk Grove

Renting a car in Elk Grove costs $55 per day, on average, or $110 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Elk Grove.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Elk Grove (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Elk Grove is Standard (Class Standard Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Jeep Cherokee or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Elk Grove costs $55 per day, on average, or $110 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Elk Grove.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Elk Grove (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Elk Grove is Standard (Class Standard Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Jeep Cherokee or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.