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

Hawthorne travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hawthorne

With a population of 84,293, Hawthorne is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hawthorne has to offer.

Where to Eat in Hawthorne

If you’re looking for affordable options, El Torito - Hawthorne (11855 S. Hawthorne Blvd.) and Polanco Modern Mexican Steakhouse (14400 Hindry Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Hawthorne

Hawthorne in December
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hawthorne in December
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hawthorne

Plane

Hawthorne is served by 2 airports: Hawthorne (HHR) and Los Angeles Airport (LAX). The closest to downtown Hawthorne is Hawthorne, which is located 2 km from the city center. Further away is Los Angeles Airport, 6 km from the center of Hawthorne. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, American Airlines, Air Tahiti Nui and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Hawthorne departs from San Jose and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Hawthorne is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 16 km from Hawthorne. You’ll find branches of Ace and Priceless, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

Hawthorne is served by 2 airports: Hawthorne (HHR) and Los Angeles Airport (LAX). The closest to downtown Hawthorne is Hawthorne, which is located 2 km from the city center. Further away is Los Angeles Airport, 6 km from the center of Hawthorne. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, American Airlines, Air Tahiti Nui and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Hawthorne departs from San Jose and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Hawthorne is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 16 km from Hawthorne. You’ll find branches of Ace and Priceless, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Hawthorne

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

Airlines serving Hawthorne

Lufthansa
Good (8,180 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,556 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,159 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,481 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,034 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,505 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,263 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,640 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,104 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,651 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,941 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,214 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,462 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,502 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,448 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,365 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hawthorne

Most booked hotels in Hawthorne

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Ayres Hotel Manhattan Beach Lax
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 939 reviews)
$161+
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Marina Del Rey Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2057 reviews)
$180+
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westdrift Manhattan Beach, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 462 reviews)
$302+
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Hampton Inn Los Angeles Int'l Airport/Hawthorne
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3981 reviews)
$123+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Los Angeles Airport Hawthorne By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1763 reviews)
$139+
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The Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, 409 reviews)
$415+
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Renting a car in Hawthorne

Renting a car in Hawthorne costs $45 per day, on average, or $135 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Hawthorne.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Hawthorne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Hawthorne is Mini (Toyota Sienna or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are, on average, 32% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hawthorne costs $45 per day, on average, or $135 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Hawthorne.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Hawthorne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Hawthorne is Mini (Toyota Sienna or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are, on average, 32% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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