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
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 23 miles from Elk Grove. 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 Elk Grove departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Elk Grove. The train journey from Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 71 miles from Elk Grove. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Elk Grove using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Fresno, the bus ride to Elk Grove takes 405 miles and will cost you around $53. From Burbank, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 420 miles. Elk Grove’s bus station is located 6 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Elk Grove
Where to stay in Elk Grove
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Sacramento-Elk Grove Laguna I-5 and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Elk Grove Central - Hwy 99.
Where to stay in popular areas of Elk Grove
Most booked hotels in Elk Grove
Renting a car in Elk Grove
Renting a car in Elk Grove 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Elk Grove.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Elk Grove is Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Elk Grove
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$24/day
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$25/day