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

Universal City travel guide

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You're Going to Love Universal City

With a population of 105,000, Universal City is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Universal City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Universal City

If you’re looking for affordable options, Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City (555 Universal Hollywood Dr) and FIVE on the Hill (555 Universal Hollywood Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Universal City

Universal City in January
Estimated hotel price
$203
1 night at 3-star hotel
Universal City in January
Estimated hotel price
$203
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Universal City

Plane

When flying to Universal City, you’ll arrive at Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is located 22 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Universal City include American Airlines, Delta and Air Tahiti Nui. The shortest domestic flight to Universal City departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Universal City is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 10 km from Universal City. You’ll find branches of Ace and Priceless, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

When flying to Universal City, you’ll arrive at Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is located 22 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Universal City include American Airlines, Delta and Air Tahiti Nui. The shortest domestic flight to Universal City departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Universal City is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 10 km from Universal City. You’ll find branches of Ace and Priceless, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Universal City

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

Airlines serving Universal City

Lufthansa
Good (8,036 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,026 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,395 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,408 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,222 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,595 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,774 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (923 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,581 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,806 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,401 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,357 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,444 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,268 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Universal City

Most booked hotels in Universal City

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Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4176 reviews)
$257+
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Hotel Burbank
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1923 reviews)
$154+
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Sheraton Universal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2570 reviews)
$266+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Inglewood
3 stars
Excellent (8, 3349 reviews)
$121+
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Glendale Express
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1724 reviews)
$111+
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Sirtaj
4 stars
Good (7.5, 927 reviews)
$146+
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Renting a car in Universal City

Renting a car in Universal City costs $45 per day, on average, or $89 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Universal City.

Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Universal City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Universal City is Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan NV200 Compact Cargo or similar) are, on average, 88% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Universal City costs $45 per day, on average, or $89 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Universal City.

Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Universal City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Universal City is Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan NV200 Compact Cargo or similar) are, on average, 88% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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