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

Carson travel guide

Carson Tourism | Carson Guide

You're Going to Love Carson

With a population of 91,714, Carson is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Carson has to offer.

Where to Eat in Carson

If you’re looking for affordable options, Porsche Experience Center’s Restaurant 917 (19800 S Main Street) and Izakaya Hachi Torrance (1880A W. Carson) are great picks.

When to visit Carson

Carson in September
Estimated package price
$381
2 travelers
Flight to Carson
3 nights at hotel
Carson in September
Estimated package price
$381
2 travelers
Flight to Carson
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Carson

Plane

When flying to Carson, you’ll arrive at Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is located 17 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Carson include Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Carson departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 22m.

Car

Another option to get to Carson is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 25 km from Carson. You’ll find branches of Ace and Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

When flying to Carson, you’ll arrive at Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is located 17 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Carson include Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Carson departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 22m.

Car

Another option to get to Carson is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 25 km from Carson. You’ll find branches of Ace and Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Carson

LAXLos Angeles
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
BURBurbank Bob Hope

Airlines serving Carson

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,091 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,049 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,435 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,519 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,441 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carson

Most booked hotels in Carson

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Hampton Inn Los Angeles/Carson/Torrance
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 672 reviews)
$127+
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Studio 6 Suites Carson, Ca
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 141 reviews)
$91+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles International Airport South
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2349 reviews)
$154+
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Motel 6 Carson
2 stars
Good (7.8, 1364 reviews)
$88+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Carson
4 stars
Good (7.8, 360 reviews)
$132+
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Cali Inn
2 stars
Good (7.7, 245 reviews)
$117+
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Renting a car in Carson

Renting a car in Carson costs $38 per day, on average, or $115 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Carson.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Carson (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Carson is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Carson costs $38 per day, on average, or $115 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Carson.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Carson (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Carson is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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