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

Catalina travel guide

Catalina Tourism | Catalina Guide

You're Going to Love Catalina

With a population of 7,569, Catalina is a must-see destination in Arizona, United States. Catalina deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Catalina

Catalina in July
Estimated hotel price
$53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Catalina in July
Estimated hotel price
$53
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Catalina in July, when the average temperature is 86 °F, and the highest can go up to 100.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 2.3″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Catalina, with an average rainfall of 0.2″.

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How to Get to Catalina

Plane

Although Catalina doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tucson (TUS), which is located 27 miles from Catalina. The shortest domestic flight to Catalina departs from Minneapolis and takes around 3h 24m.

Car

Another option to get to Catalina is to pick up a car rental from Phoenix, which is about 93 miles from Catalina. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in Phoenix.

Plane

Although Catalina doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tucson (TUS), which is located 27 miles from Catalina. The shortest domestic flight to Catalina departs from Minneapolis and takes around 3h 24m.

Car

Another option to get to Catalina is to pick up a car rental from Phoenix, which is about 93 miles from Catalina. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in Phoenix.

Airports near Catalina

PHXPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl
TUSTucson
AZAPhoenix-Mesa Gateway

Airlines serving Catalina

Lufthansa
Good (8,163 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,550 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,129 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,019 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,259 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,628 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,049 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,640 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,903 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,402 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,494 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (424 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,433 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,350 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Catalina

Renting a car in Catalina

Renting a car in Catalina costs $55 per day, on average, or $110 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Catalina.

Expect to pay $4.35 per gallon in Catalina (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $52.24 and $69.65.

Renting a car in Catalina costs $55 per day, on average, or $110 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Catalina.

Expect to pay $4.35 per gallon in Catalina (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $52.24 and $69.65.