Rancho Palos Verdes travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rancho Palos Verdes

With a population of 41,643, Rancho Palos Verdes is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Rancho Palos Verdes to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Rancho Palos Verdes

If you’re looking for affordable options, Avenue Italy Cucina Italiana -West Rancho Palos Verdes (31243 Palos Verdes Drive West) and Solviva (100 Terranea Way) are great picks.

When to visit Rancho Palos Verdes

Rancho Palos Verdes in December
Estimated hotel price
$228
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rancho Palos Verdes in December
Estimated hotel price
$228
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Rancho Palos Verdes

Plane

When flying to Rancho Palos Verdes, you’ll arrive at Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Rancho Palos Verdes include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Rancho Palos Verdes departs from Salt Lake City and takes around 1h 53m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rancho Palos Verdes. The train journey from Rancho Palos Verdes to Burbank takes 0h 27m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rancho Palos Verdes is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 22 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rancho Palos Verdes, including Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Rancho Palos Verdes takes 120 miles and will cost you around $64. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 125 miles.

Plane

When flying to Rancho Palos Verdes, you’ll arrive at Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Rancho Palos Verdes include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Rancho Palos Verdes departs from Salt Lake City and takes around 1h 53m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rancho Palos Verdes. The train journey from Rancho Palos Verdes to Burbank takes 0h 27m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rancho Palos Verdes is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 22 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rancho Palos Verdes, including Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Rancho Palos Verdes takes 120 miles and will cost you around $64. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airports near Rancho Palos Verdes

Airlines serving Rancho Palos Verdes

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,296 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,934 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,758 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 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 popular areas of Rancho Palos Verdes

Most booked hotels in Rancho Palos Verdes

Terranea Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 148 reviews)
$584+
Marina Del Rey Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1819 reviews)
$274+
Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, 1264 reviews)
$173+
Travelodge By Wyndham Lax
2 stars
Good (7.1, 2717 reviews)
$104+
Americas Best Value Inn Rancho Palos Verdes
2 stars
Good (7, 138 reviews)
$99+
DoubleTree by Hilton LAX - El Segundo
4 stars
Good (6.7, 800 reviews)
$171+

Renting a car in Rancho Palos Verdes

Renting a car in Rancho Palos Verdes costs $46 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Rancho Palos Verdes.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Rancho Palos Verdes (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 Palos Verdes is Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Volkswagen Passat or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Rancho Palos Verdes costs $46 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Rancho Palos Verdes.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Rancho Palos Verdes (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 Palos Verdes is Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Volkswagen Passat or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.