Cathedral City travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cathedral City

With a population of 51,200, Cathedral City is a must-see destination in California, United States. Cathedral City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Cathedral City

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bonta Restaurant & Bar (68510 E Palm Canyon Dr) and Trilussa Ristorante (68-718 East Palm Canyon Drive, #401) are great picks.

When to visit Cathedral City

Cathedral City in July
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cathedral City in July
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cathedral City

Plane

When flying to Cathedral City, you’ll arrive at Palm Springs (PSP), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Cathedral City include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Cathedral City departs from Santa Rosa and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cathedral City.

Car

Another option to get to Cathedral City is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 108 miles from Cathedral City. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Cathedral City. From Las Vegas, the bus ride to Cathedral City takes 933 km and will cost you around $85. From San Francisco, the ticket costs about $138 for a journey of 710 miles.

Plane

When flying to Cathedral City, you’ll arrive at Palm Springs (PSP), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Cathedral City include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Cathedral City departs from Santa Rosa and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cathedral City.

Car

Another option to get to Cathedral City is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 108 miles from Cathedral City. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Cathedral City. From Las Vegas, the bus ride to Cathedral City takes 933 km and will cost you around $85. From San Francisco, the ticket costs about $138 for a journey of 710 miles.

Airports near Cathedral City

Airlines serving Cathedral City

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,600 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cathedral City

Most booked hotels in Cathedral City

Best Western Plus Desert View Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 645 reviews)
$114+
Hampton Inn & Suites Cathedral City
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 565 reviews)
$141+
Raintree's Cimarron Golf Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 374 reviews)
$90+
Desert Oasis by Vacation Club Rentals
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 278 reviews)
$146+
Homewood Suites by Hilton Cathedral City Palm Springs
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 467 reviews)
$107+
Ace Hotel and Swim Club Palm Springs
4 stars
Good (7.9, 635 reviews)
$237+

Renting a car in Cathedral City

Renting a car in Cathedral City costs $56 per day, on average, or $112 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Cathedral City.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Cathedral City (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. The most frequently booked car type in Cathedral City is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cathedral City costs $56 per day, on average, or $112 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Cathedral City.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Cathedral City (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. The most frequently booked car type in Cathedral City is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.