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

Alta in May
Estimated hotel price
$195
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alta in May
Estimated hotel price
$195
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 Los Angeles and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Alta. The train journey from Alta 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 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

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

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 Los Angeles and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Alta. The train journey from Alta 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 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

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

Airports near Alta

Airlines serving Alta

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 Alta

Most booked hotels in Alta

Courtyard by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 186 reviews)
$158+
The Snowpine Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, 45 reviews)
$284+
The Lodge at Snowbird
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, 51 reviews)
$218+
Inn at Snowbird
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 23 reviews)
$184+
Silver Fork Lodge and Restaurant
0 stars
Excellent (8.2, 83 reviews)
$125+
Alta Peruvian Lodge
0 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$373+

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.

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.