Cerritos travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cerritos

With a population of 49,041, Cerritos is a must-see destination in California, United States. Cerritos deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Cerritos

If you’re looking for affordable options, Amor y Tacos (13333 south street) and California Pizza Kitchen - Cerritos - PRIORITY SEATING (310 Los Cerritos) are great picks.

When to visit Cerritos

Cerritos in May
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cerritos in May
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cerritos

Plane

When flying to Cerritos, you’ll arrive at Long Beach Municipal (LGB), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Cerritos include Southwest, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Cerritos departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cerritos. The train journey from Cerritos to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 47m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cerritos is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 20 miles from Cerritos. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cerritos, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Cerritos takes 120 miles and will cost you around $33. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 125 miles.

Plane

When flying to Cerritos, you’ll arrive at Long Beach Municipal (LGB), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Cerritos include Southwest, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Cerritos departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cerritos. The train journey from Cerritos to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 47m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cerritos is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 20 miles from Cerritos. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cerritos, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Cerritos takes 120 miles and will cost you around $33. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airlines serving Cerritos

Lufthansa
Good (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cerritos

Most booked hotels in Cerritos

Hyatt Regency Long Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1771 reviews)
$245+
Sheraton Cerritos Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 601 reviews)
$176+
Knott's Berry Farm Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1136 reviews)
$139+
Good Nite Inn Buena Park
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2093 reviews)
$85+
The Queen Mary
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 800 reviews)
$185+
Hotel Maya - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, 540 reviews)
$212+

Renting a car in Cerritos

Renting a car in Cerritos costs $58 per day, on average, or $116 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Cerritos (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 Cerritos is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cerritos costs $58 per day, on average, or $116 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Cerritos (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 Cerritos is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.