Cathedral City travel guide
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You're Going to Love Cathedral City
With a population of 51,200, Cathedral City is a must-see destination in California, United States. Cathedral City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Cathedral City
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bonta Restaurant & Bar (68510 E Palm Canyon Dr) and Trilussa Ristorante (68-718 East Palm Canyon Drive, #401) are great picks.
When to visit Cathedral City
How to Get to Cathedral City
Plane
When flying to Cathedral City, you’ll arrive at Palm Springs (PSP), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Cathedral City include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Cathedral City departs from Santa Rosa and takes around 1h 35m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cathedral City. The train journey from Cathedral City to Los Angeles takes 2h 36m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Dallas, expect to pay about $122 for a 40h 02m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Cathedral City is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 108 miles from Cathedral City. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.
Airlines serving Cathedral City
Where to stay in Cathedral City
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Cathedral City and Sol Springs Inn.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cathedral City
Most booked hotels in Cathedral City
Renting a car in Cathedral City
Renting a car in Cathedral City costs $65 per day, on average, or $131 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, 13% more expensive than at Palm Springs.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Cathedral City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Cathedral City is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Cathedral City
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$32/day
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$32/day