Cathedral City travel guide
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You're Going to Love Cathedral City
With a population of 51 200, Cathedral City is a must-see destination in California, United States. Cathedral City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Cathedral City
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bonta Restaurant & Bar (68510 E Palm Canyon Dr) and Café One Eleven at Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City (68960 E Palm Canyon Dr) are great picks.
When to visit Cathedral City
How to Get to Cathedral City
Plane
When flying to Cathedral City, you’ll arrive at Palm Springs (PSP), which is located 7 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Cathedral City include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Cathedral City departs from Santa Rosa and takes around 1h 35m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cathedral City.
Car
Another option to get to Cathedral City is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 173 km from Cathedral City. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Cathedral City using FlixBus or Greyhound. From San Diego, the bus ride to Cathedral City takes 595 km and will cost you around $35. From San Francisco, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 1255 km.
Airlines serving Cathedral City
Where to stay in Cathedral City
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Cathedral City and Sol Springs Inn.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cathedral City
Most booked hotels in Cathedral City
Renting a car in Cathedral City
Renting a car in Cathedral City costs $55 per day, on average, or $110 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Cathedral City.
Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Cathedral City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Cathedral City is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Cathedral City
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$44/day
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$46/day