Hawthorne travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hawthorne

With a population of 84,293, Hawthorne is a must-see destination in California, United States. Hawthorne deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Hawthorne

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bossa Nova Brazilian Cuisine - Hawthorne (4460 W Rosecrans Ave) and Polanco Modern Mexican Steakhouse (14400 Hindry Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Hawthorne

Hawthorne in November
Estimated package price
$340
2 travelers
Flight to Hawthorne
3 nights at hotel
Hawthorne in November
Estimated package price
$340
2 travelers
Flight to Hawthorne
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Hawthorne

Plane

Hawthorne is served by 2 airports: Hawthorne (HHR) and Los Angeles Airport (LAX). The closest to downtown Hawthorne is Hawthorne, which is located 1 mile from the city center. Further away is Los Angeles Airport, 4 miles from the center of Hawthorne. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Hawthorne departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 12m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hawthorne. The train journey from Hawthorne to Burbank takes 0h 28m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hawthorne is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 10 miles from Hawthorne. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hawthorne, including FlixBus, Busbud and Amtrak. From Ontario, the bus ride to Hawthorne takes 40 miles and will cost you around $24. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 120 miles.

Plane

Hawthorne is served by 2 airports: Hawthorne (HHR) and Los Angeles Airport (LAX). The closest to downtown Hawthorne is Hawthorne, which is located 1 mile from the city center. Further away is Los Angeles Airport, 4 miles from the center of Hawthorne. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Hawthorne departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 12m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hawthorne. The train journey from Hawthorne to Burbank takes 0h 28m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hawthorne is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 10 miles from Hawthorne. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hawthorne, including FlixBus, Busbud and Amtrak. From Ontario, the bus ride to Hawthorne takes 40 miles and will cost you around $24. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 120 miles.

Airlines serving Hawthorne

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hawthorne

Most booked hotels in Hawthorne

Ayres Hotel Manhattan Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 371 reviews)
$193+
Courtyard By Marriott Los Angeles Lax/Hawthorne
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1115 reviews)
$161+
Hyatt Place Lax El Segundo
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1783 reviews)
$188+
Marina Del Rey Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1819 reviews)
$274+
Deluxe Inn Hawthorne
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 996 reviews)
$101+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Los Angeles Airport Hawthorne
2 stars
Good (7.8, 1584 reviews)
$136+

Renting a car in Hawthorne

Renting a car in Hawthorne costs $46 per day, on average, or $93 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Hawthorne.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Hawthorne (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 Hawthorne is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hawthorne costs $46 per day, on average, or $93 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Hawthorne.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Hawthorne (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 Hawthorne is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.