Alta travel guide
Alta Tourism | Alta Guide
You're Going to Love Alta
With a population of 390, Alta is a must-see destination in Utah, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Alta has to offer.
Where to Eat in Alta
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Aerie Restaurant (9320 Cliff Lodge Drive #88) and The Steak Pit - Snowbird Resort (9385 S Snowbird Center Trail) are great picks.
When to visit Alta
How to Get to Alta
Plane
Although Alta doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Salt Lake City Airport (SLC), which is located 23 miles from Alta. Salt Lake City Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Alta departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 27m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Alta. The train journey from Alta to Reno takes 10h 18m and costs around $63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Denver, expect to pay about $52 for a 14h 29m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Alta is to pick up a car rental from Salt Lake City, which is about 17 miles from Alta. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Hertz, among others, in Salt Lake City.
Bus
Greyhound operates bus routes to Alta. From Denver, the bus ride to Alta takes 650 miles and will cost you around $76. From El Paso, the ticket costs about $151 for a journey of 2005 miles.
Airlines serving Alta
Where to stay in popular areas of Alta
Most booked hotels in Alta
Renting a car in Alta
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Alta (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 Alta is Full-size (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Jeep Cherokee or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.