Cottonwood Heights travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cottonwood Heights

With a population of 33,433, Cottonwood Heights 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 Cottonwood Heights has to offer.

Where to Eat in Cottonwood Heights

If you’re looking for affordable options, Market Street Grill - Cottonwood (2985 East Cottonwood Pkwy.) and Carmine's - Utah (2477 E Fort Union Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Cottonwood Heights

Cottonwood Heights in April
Estimated hotel price
$146
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cottonwood Heights in April
Estimated hotel price
$146
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cottonwood Heights

Plane

When flying to Cottonwood Heights, you’ll arrive at Salt Lake City Airport (SLC), which is located 15 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Cottonwood Heights include Air Canada, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Cottonwood Heights departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cottonwood Heights. The train journey from Cottonwood Heights to Grand Junction takes 6h 32m and costs around $44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Reno, expect to pay about $58 for a 10h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cottonwood Heights is to pick up a car rental from Salt Lake City, which is about 10 miles from Cottonwood Heights. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Hertz, among others, in Salt Lake City.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cottonwood Heights using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Seattle, the bus ride to Cottonwood Heights takes 1175 miles and will cost you around $209. From Monterrey, the ticket costs about $218 for a journey of 2655 miles.

Plane

When flying to Cottonwood Heights, you’ll arrive at Salt Lake City Airport (SLC), which is located 15 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Cottonwood Heights include Air Canada, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Cottonwood Heights departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cottonwood Heights. The train journey from Cottonwood Heights to Grand Junction takes 6h 32m and costs around $44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Reno, expect to pay about $58 for a 10h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cottonwood Heights is to pick up a car rental from Salt Lake City, which is about 10 miles from Cottonwood Heights. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Hertz, among others, in Salt Lake City.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cottonwood Heights using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Seattle, the bus ride to Cottonwood Heights takes 1175 miles and will cost you around $209. From Monterrey, the ticket costs about $218 for a journey of 2655 miles.

Airports near Cottonwood Heights

Airlines serving Cottonwood Heights

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,279 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,598 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,716 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (512 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cottonwood Heights

Most booked hotels in Cottonwood Heights

Courtyard by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 186 reviews)
$158+

Renting a car in Cottonwood Heights

Renting a car in Cottonwood Heights costs $51 per day, on average, or $153 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Cottonwood Heights.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Cottonwood Heights (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 Cottonwood Heights is Full-size (Dodge Durango or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cottonwood Heights costs $51 per day, on average, or $153 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Cottonwood Heights.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Cottonwood Heights (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 Cottonwood Heights is Full-size (Dodge Durango or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.