Alta travel guide

Alta Tourism | Alta Guide

You're Going to Love Alta

With a population of 390, Alta is a must-see destination in Utah, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Alta has to offer.

Where to Eat in Alta

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Aerie Restaurant (9320 Cliff Lodge Drive #88) and The Steak Pit - Snowbird Resort (9385 S Snowbird Center Trail) are great picks.

When to visit Alta

Alta in October
Estimated hotel price
$197
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alta in October
Estimated hotel price
$197
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Alta

Plane

Although Alta doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Salt Lake City Airport (SLC), which is located 23 miles from Alta. Salt Lake City Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Alta departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Alta. The train journey from Alta to Denver takes 14h 29m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $66 for a 17h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Alta is to pick up a car rental from Salt Lake City, which is about 17 miles from Alta. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Fox, among others, in Salt Lake City.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Alta. From Denver, the bus ride to Alta takes 650 miles and will cost you around $158. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $168 for a journey of 1175 miles.

Plane

Although Alta doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Salt Lake City Airport (SLC), which is located 23 miles from Alta. Salt Lake City Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Alta departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Alta. The train journey from Alta to Denver takes 14h 29m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $66 for a 17h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Alta is to pick up a car rental from Salt Lake City, which is about 17 miles from Alta. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Fox, among others, in Salt Lake City.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Alta. From Denver, the bus ride to Alta takes 650 miles and will cost you around $158. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $168 for a journey of 1175 miles.

Airports near Alta

Airlines serving Alta

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
SWISS
Good (931 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,521 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,949 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,829 reviews)
Finnair
Good (874 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,631 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (717 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Alta

Most booked hotels in Alta

Courtyard by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 185 reviews)
$157+
The Snowpine Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, 45 reviews)
$259+
The Lodge at Snowbird
0 stars
Excellent (8.6, 52 reviews)
$173+
Inn at Snowbird
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 22 reviews)
$159+
Silver Fork Lodge and Restaurant
0 stars
Excellent (8.2, 83 reviews)
$124+
Alta Peruvian Lodge
0 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$373+

Renting a car in Alta

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Alta (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.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Alta (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.