Cerritos travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cerritos

With a population of 49 041, Cerritos is a must-see destination in California, United States. Cerritos deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Cerritos

If you’re looking for affordable options, Amor y Tacos (13333 south street) and California Pizza Kitchen - Cerritos - PRIORITY SEATING (310 Los Cerritos) are great picks.

When to visit Cerritos

Cerritos in August
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cerritos in August
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cerritos

Plane

When flying to Cerritos, you’ll arrive at Long Beach Municipal (LGB), which is located 9 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Cerritos include Southwest, Hawaiian Airlines and Air France. The shortest domestic flight to Cerritos departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cerritos. The train journey from Cerritos to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 44m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cerritos is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 32 km from Cerritos. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cerritos, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Bakersfield, the bus ride to Cerritos takes 201 km and will cost you around $32. From Paradise, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 386 km.

Plane

When flying to Cerritos, you’ll arrive at Long Beach Municipal (LGB), which is located 9 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Cerritos include Southwest, Hawaiian Airlines and Air France. The shortest domestic flight to Cerritos departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cerritos. The train journey from Cerritos to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 44m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cerritos is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 32 km from Cerritos. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cerritos, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Bakersfield, the bus ride to Cerritos takes 201 km and will cost you around $32. From Paradise, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 386 km.

Airlines serving Cerritos

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cerritos

Most booked hotels in Cerritos

Hyatt Regency Long Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1763 reviews)
$257+
Sheraton Cerritos Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 604 reviews)
$177+
Knott's Berry Farm Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1114 reviews)
$131+
Good Nite Inn Buena Park
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2061 reviews)
$93+
The Queen Mary
3 stars
Excellent (8, 720 reviews)
$217+
Hotel Maya - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, 568 reviews)
$228+

Renting a car in Cerritos

Renting a car in Cerritos costs $44 per day, on average, or $88 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Cerritos.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Cerritos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Cerritos is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Volkswagen Passat or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cerritos costs $44 per day, on average, or $88 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Cerritos.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Cerritos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Cerritos is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Volkswagen Passat or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.