Cottonwood Heights travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cottonwood Heights

With a population of 33,433, Cottonwood Heights is a must-see destination in Utah, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cottonwood Heights has to offer.

Where to Eat in Cottonwood Heights

If you’re looking for affordable options, Market Street Grill - Cottonwood (2985 East Cottonwood Pkwy.) and Carmine's - Utah (2477 E Fort Union Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Cottonwood Heights

Cottonwood Heights in April
Estimated hotel price
$146
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cottonwood Heights in April
Estimated hotel price
$146
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cottonwood Heights

Plane

When flying to Cottonwood Heights, you’ll arrive at Salt Lake City Airport (SLC), which is located 15 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Cottonwood Heights include Air Canada, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Cottonwood Heights departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cottonwood Heights. The train journey from Cottonwood Heights to Reno takes 10h 18m and costs around $63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Denver, expect to pay about $52 for a 14h 29m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cottonwood Heights is to pick up a car rental from Salt Lake City, which is about 10 miles from Cottonwood Heights. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Hertz, among others, in Salt Lake City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cottonwood Heights, including FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Las Vegas, the bus ride to Cottonwood Heights takes 455 miles and will cost you around $286. From Sparks, the ticket costs about $588 for a journey of 1040 miles.

Plane

When flying to Cottonwood Heights, you’ll arrive at Salt Lake City Airport (SLC), which is located 15 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Cottonwood Heights include Air Canada, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Cottonwood Heights departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cottonwood Heights. The train journey from Cottonwood Heights to Reno takes 10h 18m and costs around $63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Denver, expect to pay about $52 for a 14h 29m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cottonwood Heights is to pick up a car rental from Salt Lake City, which is about 10 miles from Cottonwood Heights. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Hertz, among others, in Salt Lake City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cottonwood Heights, including FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Las Vegas, the bus ride to Cottonwood Heights takes 455 miles and will cost you around $286. From Sparks, the ticket costs about $588 for a journey of 1040 miles.

Airports near Cottonwood Heights

Airlines serving Cottonwood Heights

Lufthansa
Good (4,698 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,260 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,110 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,966 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,964 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (927 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (519 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cottonwood Heights

Most booked hotels in Cottonwood Heights

Courtyard by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 185 reviews)
$158+

Renting a car in Cottonwood Heights

Renting a car in Cottonwood Heights costs $51 per day, on average, or $153 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Cottonwood Heights.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Cottonwood Heights (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 Cottonwood Heights is Standard (Toyota 4Runner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cottonwood Heights costs $51 per day, on average, or $153 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Cottonwood Heights.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Cottonwood Heights (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 Cottonwood Heights is Standard (Toyota 4Runner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.