Alta travel guide

Alta Tourism | Alta Guide

You're Going to Love Alta

With a population of 390, Alta is a must-see destination in Utah, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Alta has to offer.

Where to Eat in Alta

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Aerie Restaurant (9320 Cliff Lodge Drive #88) and The Steak Pit - Snowbird Resort (9385 S Snowbird Center Trail) are great picks.

When to visit Alta

Alta in May
Estimated hotel price
$162
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alta in May
Estimated hotel price
$162
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Alta

Plane

Although Alta doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Salt Lake City Airport (SLC), which is located 36 km from Alta. Salt Lake City Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Alta departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Alta. The train journey from Alta to Reno takes 10h 18m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Denver, expect to pay about $59 for a 14h 29m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Alta is to pick up a car rental from Salt Lake City, which is about 28 km from Alta. You’ll find branches of Fox and NU Car, among others, in Salt Lake City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alta, including Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Denver, the bus ride to Alta takes 1046 km and will cost you around $158. From Sparks, the ticket costs about $299 for a journey of 1674 km.

Plane

Although Alta doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Salt Lake City Airport (SLC), which is located 36 km from Alta. Salt Lake City Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Alta departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Alta. The train journey from Alta to Reno takes 10h 18m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Denver, expect to pay about $59 for a 14h 29m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Alta is to pick up a car rental from Salt Lake City, which is about 28 km from Alta. You’ll find branches of Fox and NU Car, among others, in Salt Lake City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alta, including Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Denver, the bus ride to Alta takes 1046 km and will cost you around $158. From Sparks, the ticket costs about $299 for a journey of 1674 km.

Airports near Alta

Airlines serving Alta

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,926 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,506 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Alta

Most booked hotels in Alta

Courtyard by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 184 reviews)
$155+
The Snowpine Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, 44 reviews)
$230+
Lodge at Snowbird
0 stars
Excellent (8.6, 53 reviews)
$181+
Inn at Snowbird
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 22 reviews)
$162+
Silver Fork Lodge and Restaurant
0 stars
Excellent (8.1, 84 reviews)
$136+
Alta Peruvian Lodge
0 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$270+

Renting a car in Alta

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Alta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Alta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.