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 23 miles 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 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 Sacramento takes 1h 37m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $25 for a 3h 58m 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 FlixBus or Greyhound. From Reno, the bus ride to Elk Grove takes 315 miles and will cost you around $31. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $88 for a journey of 425 miles. Elk Grove’s bus station is located 6 miles from the city center.

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, Alaska 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 Sacramento takes 1h 37m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $25 for a 3h 58m 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 FlixBus or Greyhound. From Reno, the bus ride to Elk Grove takes 315 miles and will cost you around $31. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $88 for a journey of 425 miles. Elk Grove’s bus station is located 6 miles from the city center.

Airports near Elk Grove

Airlines serving Elk Grove

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (953 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,262 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,971 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,971 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (816 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (927 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 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 (8.8, 314 reviews)
$158+
Hilton Garden Inn Sacramento Elk Grove
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 226 reviews)
$175+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Sacramento Elk Grove
2 stars
Good (7.9, 198 reviews)
$154+
Hampton Inn & Suites Sacramento-Elk Grove Laguna I-5
2 stars
Good (7.4, 490 reviews)
$147+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Elk Grove West I-5
2 stars
Good (6.6, 35 reviews)
$153+
Extended Stay America Suites - Sacramento - Elk Grove
2 stars
Good (6.4, 526 reviews)
$120+

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.

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.