La Quinta travel guide

La Quinta Tourism | La Quinta Guide

You're Going to Love La Quinta

With a population of 37,467, La Quinta is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. La Quinta deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in La Quinta

If you’re looking for affordable options, La Brasserie Bistro and Bar (78477 Hwy 111) and La Quinta Cliffhouse (78-250 Highway 111) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Hideaway Golf Club (80440 Hideaway Club Ct) and The Citrus Club at La Quinta Resort (50-503 Mandarina) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in La Quinta.

When to visit La Quinta

La Quinta in August
Estimated hotel price
$175
1 night at 3-star hotel
La Quinta in August
Estimated hotel price
$175
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to La Quinta

Plane

Although La Quinta doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palm Springs (PSP), which is located 16 miles from La Quinta. San Diego Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to La Quinta departs from Minneapolis and takes around 3h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to La Quinta.

Car

Another option to get to La Quinta is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 118 miles from La Quinta. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

You can travel by bus to La Quinta using FlixBus or Greyhound.

Plane

Although La Quinta doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palm Springs (PSP), which is located 16 miles from La Quinta. San Diego Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to La Quinta departs from Minneapolis and takes around 3h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to La Quinta.

Car

Another option to get to La Quinta is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 118 miles from La Quinta. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

You can travel by bus to La Quinta using FlixBus or Greyhound.

Airports near La Quinta

Airlines serving La Quinta

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)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (928 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (411 reviews)
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Where to stay in La Quinta

Average rates range from around $473 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $259 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of La Quinta

Most booked hotels in La Quinta

Residence Inn by Marriott La Quinta
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 131 reviews)
$145+
Embassy Suites La Quinta Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 400 reviews)
$146+
La Quinta Vacations Rental
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 211 reviews)
$154+
Homewood Suites by Hilton La Quinta
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 615 reviews)
$112+
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 569 reviews)
$153+
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian Wells
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 278 reviews)
$240+

Renting a car in La Quinta

Renting a car in La Quinta costs $47 per day, on average, or $94 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in La Quinta.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in La Quinta (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. Compact (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in La Quinta, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in La Quinta costs $47 per day, on average, or $94 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in La Quinta.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in La Quinta (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. Compact (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in La Quinta, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.