Sacramento travel guide
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You're Going to Love Sacramento
With a population of 466.488, Sacramento is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Sacramento to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Sacramento
Downtown is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Sacramento. These include popular favourites such as Camden Spit and Larder (555 Capitol Mall), Frank Fat's (806 L Street) and Ella Dining Room and Bar (1131 K Street). If you’re looking for affordable options, Cafeteria 15L (1116 15th St) and The Waterboy (2000 Capitol Avenue) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Melting Pot - Sacramento (814 15th Street) and Frasinetti Winery & Restaurant (7395 Frasinetti Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Sacramento.
When to visit Sacramento
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sacramento in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 91 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Sacramento, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Sacramento
Plane
When flying to Sacramento, you’ll arrive at Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Sacramento from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 14h 30m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sacramento. The train journey from Sacramento to Los Angeles takes 0h 38m and costs around S$ 22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Sacramento, expect to pay about S$ 23 for a 1h 41m trip. The train station in Sacramento is called Sacramento, and is located 0.6 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Sacramento is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 119 km from Sacramento. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sacramento, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Sacramento takes 217 km and will cost you around S$ 24. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about S$ 24 for a journey of 249 km. The most popular bus station is Sacramento Midtown (29th/K), located 2.5 km from the city centre of Sacramento. Sacramento Fruitridge Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 7 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Sacramento
Where to stay in Sacramento
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hyatt House Sacramento Midtown and TownePlace Suites by Marriott Sacramento Cal Expo. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sacramento, with prices from S$ 77 to S$ 1,653 per night. Southeastern Sacramento is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sacramento are about 33% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Sacramento
Most booked hotels in Sacramento
Hiring a car in Sacramento
Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Sacramento is the Dollar branch at 6327 Aviation Drive, which is 15 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay S$ 1.41 per litre in Sacramento (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 16.85 and S$ 22.46. The most frequently booked car type in Sacramento is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.