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

Cedar City travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cedar City

With a population of 28.857, Cedar City is a must-see destination in Utah, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Cedar City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Cedar City

Cedar City in November
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cedar City in November
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cedar City in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 1.4″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Cedar City, with an average rainfall of 0.5″.

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How to Get to Cedar City

Plane

When flying to Cedar City, you’ll arrive at Cedar City (CDC), which is located 4 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Cedar City departs from Salt Lake City and takes around 1h 11m.

Car

Another option to get to Cedar City is to pick up a car rental from Las Vegas, which is about 249 km from Cedar City. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Las Vegas.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Cedar City Greyhound Bus Station, located 1.8 km from downtown Cedar City. Cedar City Southern Utah University is also a commonly used station, and is 1.1 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Cedar City, you’ll arrive at Cedar City (CDC), which is located 4 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Cedar City departs from Salt Lake City and takes around 1h 11m.

Car

Another option to get to Cedar City is to pick up a car rental from Las Vegas, which is about 249 km from Cedar City. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Las Vegas.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Cedar City Greyhound Bus Station, located 1.8 km from downtown Cedar City. Cedar City Southern Utah University is also a commonly used station, and is 1.1 km from the city center.

Airports near Cedar City

SGUSaint George
CDCCedar City
GCTGrand Canyon Village Bar Ten Ranch

Airlines serving Cedar City

Delta
Good (8,006 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,093 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,477 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,055 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (399 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cedar City

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Plus Cedar City and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cedar City By IHG.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cedar City

Most booked hotels in Cedar City

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Abbey Inn Cedar City
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1785 reviews)
$85+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cedar City By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 644 reviews)
$70+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cedar City
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2023 reviews)
$73+
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Wg Cedar City
3 stars
Good (7, 1135 reviews)
$42+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Cedar City
2 stars
Good (6.9, 772 reviews)
$35+
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Americas Best Value Inn Cedar City
2 stars
Okay (5.7, 344 reviews)
$35+
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Renting a car in Cedar City

Renting a car in Cedar City costs $58 per day, on average, or $116 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Cedar City.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Cedar City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. Compact (Chevrolet Trax or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cedar City, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Cedar City costs $58 per day, on average, or $116 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Cedar City.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Cedar City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. Compact (Chevrolet Trax or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cedar City, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

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