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.

When to visit La Quinta

La Quinta in August
Estimated hotel price
$179
1 night at 3-star hotel
La Quinta in August
Estimated hotel price
$179
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 16 miles 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 Santa Rosa and takes around 1h 35m.

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 118 miles from La Quinta. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to La Quinta. From San Francisco, the bus ride to La Quinta takes 710 miles and will cost you around $104. From Denver, the ticket costs about $193 for a journey of 1600 miles.

Plane

Although La Quinta doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palm Springs (PSP), which is located 16 miles 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 Santa Rosa and takes around 1h 35m.

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 118 miles from La Quinta. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to La Quinta. From San Francisco, the bus ride to La Quinta takes 710 miles and will cost you around $104. From Denver, the ticket costs about $193 for a journey of 1600 miles.

Airports near La Quinta

Airlines serving La Quinta

Lufthansa
Good (4,669 reviews)
KLM
Good (853 reviews)
SWISS
Good (938 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,530 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,305 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (483 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,471 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,845 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,645 reviews)
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Where to stay in La Quinta

Average rates range from around $475 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $277 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, 132 reviews)
$145+
Embassy Suites La Quinta Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 397 reviews)
$159+
La Quinta Vacations Rental
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 213 reviews)
$154+
Homewood Suites by Hilton La Quinta
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 620 reviews)
$118+
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 584 reviews)
$174+
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian Wells
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 286 reviews)
$249+

Renting a car in La Quinta

Renting a car in La Quinta costs $50 per day, on average, or $99 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in La Quinta.

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. Compact (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in La Quinta, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in La Quinta costs $50 per day, on average, or $99 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in La Quinta.

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. Compact (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in La Quinta, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.