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 Woodland Hills, expect to pay about $14 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 Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Bakersfield, the bus ride to Cerritos takes 110 miles and will cost you around $15. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 120 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 Woodland Hills, expect to pay about $14 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 Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Bakersfield, the bus ride to Cerritos takes 110 miles and will cost you around $15. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 120 miles.

Airlines serving Cerritos

Lufthansa
Good (4,683 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (952 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,258 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,110 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,975 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,980 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (928 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, 1773 reviews)
$249+
Sheraton Cerritos Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 600 reviews)
$176+
Knott's Berry Farm Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1134 reviews)
$139+
Good Nite Inn Buena Park
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2094 reviews)
$85+
The Queen Mary
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 795 reviews)
$187+
Hotel Maya - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, 543 reviews)
$208+

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 Standard rental cars (Volkswagen Passat or similar) are, on average, 75% 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 Standard rental cars (Volkswagen Passat or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.