Cottonwood Heights travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cottonwood Heights

With a population of 33,433, Cottonwood Heights 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 Cottonwood Heights has to offer.

Where to Eat in Cottonwood Heights

If you’re looking for affordable options, Market Street Grill - Cottonwood (2985 East Cottonwood Pkwy.) and Carmine's - Utah (2477 E Fort Union Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Cottonwood Heights

Cottonwood Heights in April
Estimated hotel price
$146
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cottonwood Heights in April
Estimated hotel price
$146
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cottonwood Heights

Plane

When flying to Cottonwood Heights, you’ll arrive at Salt Lake City Airport (SLC), which is located 15 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Cottonwood Heights include Air Canada, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Cottonwood Heights departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cottonwood Heights. The train journey from Cottonwood Heights to Reno takes 10h 18m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Denver, expect to pay about $59 for a 14h 29m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cottonwood Heights is to pick up a car rental from Salt Lake City, which is about 10 miles from Cottonwood Heights. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Easirent, among others, in Salt Lake City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cottonwood Heights, including Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Las Vegas, the bus ride to Cottonwood Heights takes 455 miles and will cost you around $148. From Denver, the ticket costs about $79 for a journey of 650 miles.

Plane

When flying to Cottonwood Heights, you’ll arrive at Salt Lake City Airport (SLC), which is located 15 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Cottonwood Heights include Air Canada, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Cottonwood Heights departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cottonwood Heights. The train journey from Cottonwood Heights to Reno takes 10h 18m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Denver, expect to pay about $59 for a 14h 29m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cottonwood Heights is to pick up a car rental from Salt Lake City, which is about 10 miles from Cottonwood Heights. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Easirent, among others, in Salt Lake City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cottonwood Heights, including Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Las Vegas, the bus ride to Cottonwood Heights takes 455 miles and will cost you around $148. From Denver, the ticket costs about $79 for a journey of 650 miles.

Airports near Cottonwood Heights

Airlines serving Cottonwood Heights

Lufthansa
Good (4,692 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (944 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,554 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,620 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,594 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,454 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,891 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,181 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,687 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (508 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cottonwood Heights

Most booked hotels in Cottonwood Heights

Courtyard by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 186 reviews)
$155+

Renting a car in Cottonwood Heights

Renting a car in Cottonwood Heights costs $51 per day, on average, or $153 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Cottonwood Heights.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Cottonwood Heights (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Cottonwood Heights is Standard (Toyota 4Runner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (RAM Pickup or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cottonwood Heights costs $51 per day, on average, or $153 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Cottonwood Heights.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Cottonwood Heights (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Cottonwood Heights is Standard (Toyota 4Runner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (RAM Pickup or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.