Rancho Mirage travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rancho Mirage

With a population of 17 218, Rancho Mirage is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Rancho Mirage deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Rancho Mirage

If you’re looking for affordable options, Las Casuelas Nuevas (70050 Highway 111) and Tom Lu 's Steakhouse (69-838 Highway 111) are great picks. For delicious green meals, State Fare Bar & Kitchen (68900 Frank Sinatra Drive) and Tamarisk Country Club (70240 Frank Sinatra Dr) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Rancho Mirage.

When to visit Rancho Mirage

Rancho Mirage in July
Estimated hotel price
$224
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rancho Mirage in July
Estimated hotel price
$224
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Rancho Mirage

Plane

When flying to Rancho Mirage, you’ll arrive at Palm Springs (PSP), which is located 13 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Rancho Mirage include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Rancho Mirage departs from Santa Rosa and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rancho Mirage.

Car

Another option to get to Rancho Mirage is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 179 km from Rancho Mirage. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Rancho Mirage using FlixBus or Busbud. From Las Vegas, the bus ride to Rancho Mirage takes 789 km and will cost you around $110. From San Jose, the ticket costs about $141 for a journey of 1006 km.

Plane

When flying to Rancho Mirage, you’ll arrive at Palm Springs (PSP), which is located 13 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Rancho Mirage include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Rancho Mirage departs from Santa Rosa and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rancho Mirage.

Car

Another option to get to Rancho Mirage is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 179 km from Rancho Mirage. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Rancho Mirage using FlixBus or Busbud. From Las Vegas, the bus ride to Rancho Mirage takes 789 km and will cost you around $110. From San Jose, the ticket costs about $141 for a journey of 1006 km.

Airports near Rancho Mirage

Airlines serving Rancho Mirage

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rancho Mirage

Average rates range from around $956 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $394 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rancho Mirage

Most booked hotels in Rancho Mirage

Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 519 reviews)
$257+
The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 164 reviews)
$394+
Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 473 reviews)
$271+
The Westin Mission Hills Resort Villas, Palm Springs
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 345 reviews)
$163+
Hyatt Reg Indian Wells Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 515 reviews)
$332+
Hilton Garden Inn Palm Springs/Rancho Mirage
3 stars
Excellent (8, 310 reviews)
$108+

Renting a car in Rancho Mirage

Renting a car in Rancho Mirage costs $59 per day, on average, or $118 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Rancho Mirage.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Rancho Mirage (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 Rancho Mirage is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Rancho Mirage costs $59 per day, on average, or $118 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Rancho Mirage.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Rancho Mirage (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 Rancho Mirage is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.