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 36 km 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 Los Angeles and takes around 1h 18m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Folsom. The train journey from Folsom 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.
Another option to get to Folsom is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 146 km from Folsom. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Folsom, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Folsom takes 89 km and will cost you around $29. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 676 km.
Renting a car in Folsom costs $47 per day, on average, or $94 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 34% cheaper than airport locations in Folsom.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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 Full-size rental cars (RAM Rebel or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
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5 Adults, 5 Bags
$28/day