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

La Quinta travel guide

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You're Going to Love La Quinta

With a population of 37.467, La Quinta is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. La Quinta deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in La Quinta

If you’re looking for affordable options, Lavender Bistro (78073 Calle Barcelona) and Arnold Palmer's Restaurant (78164 Avenue 52) are great picks.

When to visit La Quinta

La Quinta in July
Estimated hotel price
$153
1 night at 3-star hotel
La Quinta in July
Estimated hotel price
$153
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to La Quinta

Plane

Although La Quinta doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palm Springs (PSP), which is located 26 km from La Quinta. San Diego Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to La Quinta departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 38m.

Car

Another option to get to La Quinta is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 190 km from La Quinta. You’ll find branches of Ace and Priceless, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

Although La Quinta doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palm Springs (PSP), which is located 26 km from La Quinta. San Diego Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to La Quinta departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 38m.

Car

Another option to get to La Quinta is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 190 km from La Quinta. You’ll find branches of Ace and Priceless, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near La Quinta

SANSan Diego
ONTOntario
PSPPalm Springs

Airlines serving La Quinta

Lufthansa
Good (8,057 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,047 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,405 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,411 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,233 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,605 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,815 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (932 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,585 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,822 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,172 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,408 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,375 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,273 reviews)
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Where to stay in La Quinta

Average rates range from around $323 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $370 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of La Quinta

Most booked hotels in La Quinta

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Worldmark Indio
3 stars
Excellent (9, 670 reviews)
$119+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton La Quinta
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 924 reviews)
$105+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton La Quinta Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 807 reviews)
$148+
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Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 138 reviews)
$121+
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La Quinta Resort & Club, Curio Collection by Hilton
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 200 reviews)
$156+
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JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 788 reviews)
$276+
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Renting a car in La Quinta

Renting a car in La Quinta costs $57 per day, on average, or $113 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in La Quinta.

Expect to pay $4.62 per gallon in La Quinta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $55.42 and $73.89. Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in La Quinta, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in La Quinta costs $57 per day, on average, or $113 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in La Quinta.

Expect to pay $4.62 per gallon in La Quinta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $55.42 and $73.89. Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in La Quinta, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in La Quinta

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