Cottonwood Heights travel guide

Cottonwood Heights Tourism | Cottonwood Heights Guide

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 24 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Cottonwood Heights include Air Canada, Aeromexico and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Cottonwood Heights departs from Denver and takes around 1h 31m.

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 $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Denver, expect to pay about $71 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 16 km from Cottonwood Heights. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Fox, among others, in Salt Lake City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cottonwood Heights, including Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Twin Falls, the bus ride to Cottonwood Heights takes 515 km and will cost you around $78. From Boise, the ticket costs about $84 for a journey of 676 km.

Plane

When flying to Cottonwood Heights, you’ll arrive at Salt Lake City Airport (SLC), which is located 24 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Cottonwood Heights include Air Canada, Aeromexico and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Cottonwood Heights departs from Denver and takes around 1h 31m.

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 $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Denver, expect to pay about $71 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 16 km from Cottonwood Heights. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Fox, among others, in Salt Lake City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cottonwood Heights, including Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Twin Falls, the bus ride to Cottonwood Heights takes 515 km and will cost you around $78. From Boise, the ticket costs about $84 for a journey of 676 km.

Airports near Cottonwood Heights

Airlines serving Cottonwood Heights

Lufthansa
Good (4,670 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 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 (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,811 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,604 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (715 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

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Cottonwood Heights is Mini (Chrysler Voyager or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Cottonwood Heights is Mini (Chrysler Voyager or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.