La Quinta travel guide

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You're Going to Love La Quinta

With a population of 37,467, La Quinta is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. La Quinta deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in La Quinta

If you’re looking for affordable options, La Brasserie Bistro and Bar (78477 Hwy 111) and La Quinta Cliffhouse (78-250 Highway 111) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Andalusia Country Club (59195 Marbella) and The Citrus Club at La Quinta Resort (50-503 Mandarina) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in La Quinta.

Most popular restaurants in La Quinta

American
Wonderful (982 reviews)
American
Wonderful (924 reviews)
Sushi
Wonderful (539 reviews)
Mexican
Wonderful (533 reviews)
Unspecified
Wonderful (496 reviews)
Italian
Very good (429 reviews)
American
Wonderful (982 reviews)
American
Wonderful (924 reviews)
Sushi
Wonderful (539 reviews)
Mexican
Wonderful (533 reviews)
Unspecified
Wonderful (496 reviews)
Italian
Very good (429 reviews)

When to visit La Quinta

La Quinta in August
Estimated hotel price
$177
1 night at 3-star hotel
La Quinta in August
Estimated hotel price
$177
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to La Quinta

Plane

Although La Quinta doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palm Springs (PSP), which is located 26 km from La Quinta. San Diego Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to La Quinta departs from Minneapolis and takes around 3h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to La Quinta.

Car

Another option to get to La Quinta is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 190 km from La Quinta. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

You can travel by bus to La Quinta using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to La Quinta takes 290 km and will cost you around $21. From Burbank, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 354 km.

Plane

Although La Quinta doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palm Springs (PSP), which is located 26 km from La Quinta. San Diego Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to La Quinta departs from Minneapolis and takes around 3h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to La Quinta.

Car

Another option to get to La Quinta is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 190 km from La Quinta. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

You can travel by bus to La Quinta using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to La Quinta takes 290 km and will cost you around $21. From Burbank, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near La Quinta

Airlines serving La Quinta

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,292 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,741 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in La Quinta

Average rates range from around $455 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $308 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of La Quinta

Most booked hotels in La Quinta

Residence Inn by Marriott La Quinta
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 134 reviews)
$145+
Embassy Suites La Quinta Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 394 reviews)
$164+
La Quinta Vacations Rental
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 212 reviews)
$188+
Homewood Suites by Hilton La Quinta
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 627 reviews)
$126+
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 608 reviews)
$181+
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian Wells
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 287 reviews)
$254+

Renting a car in La Quinta

Renting a car in La Quinta costs $64 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Palm Springs.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in La Quinta (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 La Quinta is Full-size (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in La Quinta costs $64 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Palm Springs.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in La Quinta (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 La Quinta is Full-size (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.