Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Alhambra travel guide

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You're Going to Love Alhambra

With a population of 83,089, Alhambra is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Alhambra has to offer.

Where to Eat in Alhambra

If you’re looking for affordable options, Yang's Kitchen (112 W Main St) and Shin-Sen-Gumi Yakitori & Men-Ya - Alhambra (45 S Garfield Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Alhambra

Alhambra in April
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alhambra in April
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Alhambra

Plane

Although Alhambra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is located 31 km from Alhambra. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Alhambra departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 28m.

Car

Another option to get to Alhambra is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 18 km from Alhambra. You’ll find branches of Ace and Priceless, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

Although Alhambra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is located 31 km from Alhambra. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Alhambra departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 28m.

Car

Another option to get to Alhambra is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 18 km from Alhambra. You’ll find branches of Ace and Priceless, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Alhambra

LAXLos Angeles
ONTOntario
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving Alhambra

Lufthansa
Good (8,061 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,528 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,050 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,397 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,237 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,606 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,831 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (935 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,591 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,828 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,194 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,408 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,380 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,276 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alhambra

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Alhambra Hotel and Days Inn by Wyndham Alhambra CA.

Where to stay in popular areas of Alhambra

Most booked hotels in Alhambra

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Greentree Inn & Suites Alhambra
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2202 reviews)
$137+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Alhambra CA
2 stars
Good (7.9, 111 reviews)
$123+
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Alhambra Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.8, 194 reviews)
$121+
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After 3 Inn
2 stars
Good (7.4, 384 reviews)
$107+
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Renting a car in Alhambra

Renting a car in Alhambra costs $44 per day, on average, or $132 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Alhambra.

Expect to pay $4.47 per gallon in Alhambra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Alhambra is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Alhambra costs $44 per day, on average, or $132 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Alhambra.

Expect to pay $4.47 per gallon in Alhambra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Alhambra is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Alhambra

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$30/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$32/day

Compact
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