Hawthorne travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hawthorne

With a population of 84,293, Hawthorne is a must-see destination in California, United States. Hawthorne deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Hawthorne

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bossa Nova Brazilian Cuisine - Hawthorne (4460 W Rosecrans Ave) and Los Angeles Ale Works (12918 Cerise Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Hawthorne

Hawthorne in November
Estimated package price
$340
2 travelers
Flight to Hawthorne
3 nights at hotel
Hawthorne in November
Estimated package price
$340
2 travelers
Flight to Hawthorne
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Hawthorne

Plane

Hawthorne is served by 2 airports: Hawthorne (HHR) and Los Angeles Airport (LAX). The closest to downtown Hawthorne is Hawthorne, which is located 2 km from the city center. Further away is Los Angeles Airport, 6 km from the center of Hawthorne. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Hawthorne departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hawthorne. The train journey from Hawthorne to Fullerton takes 0h 36m 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 Hawthorne is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 16 km from Hawthorne. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hawthorne, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Hawthorne takes 193 km and will cost you around $66. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 201 km.

Plane

Hawthorne is served by 2 airports: Hawthorne (HHR) and Los Angeles Airport (LAX). The closest to downtown Hawthorne is Hawthorne, which is located 2 km from the city center. Further away is Los Angeles Airport, 6 km from the center of Hawthorne. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Hawthorne departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hawthorne. The train journey from Hawthorne to Fullerton takes 0h 36m 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 Hawthorne is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 16 km from Hawthorne. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hawthorne, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Hawthorne takes 193 km and will cost you around $66. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 201 km.

Airlines serving Hawthorne

Lufthansa
Good (4,677 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,623 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,259 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,978 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,994 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hawthorne

Most booked hotels in Hawthorne

Ayres Hotel Manhattan Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 378 reviews)
$181+
Courtyard By Marriott Los Angeles Lax/Hawthorne
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1128 reviews)
$175+
Hyatt Place Lax El Segundo
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1801 reviews)
$180+
Marina Del Rey Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1835 reviews)
$305+
Deluxe Inn Hawthorne
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1011 reviews)
$107+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Los Angeles Airport Hawthorne
2 stars
Good (7.8, 1572 reviews)
$155+

Renting a car in Hawthorne

Renting a car in Hawthorne costs $41 per day, on average, or $82 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Hawthorne.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Hawthorne (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 Hawthorne is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hawthorne costs $41 per day, on average, or $82 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Hawthorne.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Hawthorne (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 Hawthorne is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.