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 Polanco Modern Mexican Steakhouse (14400 Hindry 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 1 mile from the city center. Further away is Los Angeles Airport, 4 miles 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 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 Hawthorne is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 10 miles 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 Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Bakersfield, the bus ride to Hawthorne takes 110 miles and will cost you around $15. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 120 miles.

Plane

Hawthorne is served by 2 airports: Hawthorne (HHR) and Los Angeles Airport (LAX). The closest to downtown Hawthorne is Hawthorne, which is located 1 mile from the city center. Further away is Los Angeles Airport, 4 miles 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 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 Hawthorne is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 10 miles 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 Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Bakersfield, the bus ride to Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne

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 Hawthorne

Most booked hotels in Hawthorne

Ayres Hotel Manhattan Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 379 reviews)
$179+
Courtyard By Marriott Los Angeles Lax/Hawthorne
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1128 reviews)
$176+
Marina Del Rey Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1840 reviews)
$297+
Hyatt Place Lax El Segundo
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1802 reviews)
$170+
Deluxe Inn Hawthorne
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1013 reviews)
$109+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Los Angeles Airport Hawthorne
2 stars
Good (7.8, 1577 reviews)
$152+

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 Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 66% 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 Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.