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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Clovis, California
Clovis
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Clovis; hit the Farmer's Market (May‑Oct) or Rodeo (late April) and grab a bite in Old Town.
Clovis is a small city in the San Joaquin Valley, about 15 km east of Fresno. Its main draws are seasonal events – a Friday evening farmer's market (May‑Oct) and the annual rodeo in late April – plus a handful of eateries and a modest downtown shopping area. One day covers the highlights; a second day is only needed if you want to explore nearby towns.
- Country
- United States
- Local name
- Clovis
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (high heat, limited indoor activities)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $50–80 excl. bed · Mid $80–130 excl. bed · High $130+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | $2–$4 |
| Burger or sandwich | $5–$9 |
| Donut (Dream Donuts) | $5 |
| Movie ticket (Sierra Vista Mall) | $10–$12 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- FAT · Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- ≈30 min by car; shuttle via FAX bus
Typical fares
- Fresno ↔ Clovis (FAX bus)
- about $8 each way (check)
- Car rental (economy, 1 day)
- ≈ $45, includes basic insurance (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
FAX bus runs from Fresno to Clovis; most visitors rent a car for flexibility. Downtown is walkable; parking is free on most streets.
See and do
Known for
- Clovis Farmer's Market
- Clovis Rodeo
- Old Town antique shops
- Sierra Vista Mall
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Fresno | FAX bus or 15‑min drive north on CA‑180 | ≈30 min total |
| Kingsburg | Car, 10 min west on CA‑180 | ≈20 min |
| Reedley | Car, 12 min south on CA‑180 | ≈25 min |
| Selma | Car, 15 min south on CA‑99 | ≈30 min |
Sleep
- Americas Best Value Inn
- Budget option near downtown
- Best Western Clovis Cole
- Mid‑range, close to shopping
- Comfort Suites
- Family‑friendly, near highway 99
- Homewood Suites by Hilton
- Free breakfast, dinner, Wi‑Fi; 3 PM check‑in
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedis-kool-peh |
| Thank you | Graciasgrah-see-as |
| How much is this? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?kwahn-toh kwes-tah |
| Where is the restroom? | ¿Dónde está el baño?don-deh es-tah el bah-nyo |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Public transport is limited; plan car or rideshare if you want to leave town.
- Summer afternoons can exceed 38 °C; stay hydrated.
Clovis is generally safe; typical U.S. city precautions apply. Watch for traffic on busy highways and stay cool in summer heat.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Clovis, California yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Clovis Farmer's Market
- Clovis Rodeo
- Old Town antique shops
- Sierra Vista Mall
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Fresno County Transportation (FAX) bus service: www.fresno.gov/transportation/fax/
- Wikivoyage: Clovis (California), revision 5164564 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5164564
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Clovis, CaliforniaClovis
A esta dirección, por favor
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police, fire, ambulance911
US consulate in Fresno (check address); other nations have consulates in Los Angeles or San Francisco.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/clovis-california). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.