Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

South El Monte travel guide

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You're Going to Love South El Monte

With a population of 20.116, South El Monte is a must-see destination in California, United States.

When to visit South El Monte

South El Monte in December
Estimated hotel price
AED 324
1 night at 3-star hotel
South El Monte in December
Estimated hotel price
AED 324
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to South El Monte

Plane

Although South El Monte doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is located 35 km from South El Monte. The shortest flight to South El Monte from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 16h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to South El Monte. The train journey from South El Monte to San Diego takes 2h 56m and costs around AED 132 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Luis Obispo, expect to pay about AED 198 for a 5h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to South El Monte is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 25 km from South El Monte. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Budget, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

Although South El Monte doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is located 35 km from South El Monte. The shortest flight to South El Monte from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 16h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to South El Monte. The train journey from South El Monte to San Diego takes 2h 56m and costs around AED 132 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Luis Obispo, expect to pay about AED 198 for a 5h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to South El Monte is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 25 km from South El Monte. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Budget, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near South El Monte

LAXLos Angeles
ONTOntario
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving South El Monte

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,748 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,698 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,111 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,206 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,859 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,198 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,525 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,655 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,662 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,144 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,436 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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Where to stay in South El Monte

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Motel 6-South El Monte, Ca - Los Angeles and Park Suites Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of South El Monte

Hiring a car in South El Monte

Expect to pay AED 3.05 per litre in South El Monte (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 36.58 and AED 48.77.

Expect to pay AED 3.05 per litre in South El Monte (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 36.58 and AED 48.77.