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 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Cathedral City include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. 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 108 miles from Cathedral City. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Cathedral City using FlixBus or Busbud. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Cathedral City takes 125 miles and will cost you around $19. From Phoenix, the ticket costs about $109 for a journey of 285 miles.
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 $49 per day, on average, or $98 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Cathedral City.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Cathedral City is Full-size (Ford Transit 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, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Cathedral City
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$40/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$43/day