Carmel travel guide
Carmel Tourism | Carmel Guide
You're Going to Love Carmel
With a population of 79,191, Carmel is a must-see destination in Indiana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Carmel deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Carmel
If you’re looking for affordable options, Mitchell's Fish Market - Carmel (14311 Clay Terrace Blvd., Suite 100) and Savor (211 W Main St Ste 102) are great picks.
When to visit Carmel
How to Get to Carmel
Plane
Although Carmel doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Indianapolis Airport (IND), which is located 33 km from Carmel. The shortest domestic flight to Carmel departs from New York and takes around 2h 05m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Carmel. The train journey from Carmel to Alexandria takes 17h 56m and costs around $130 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $90 for a 22h 30m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Carmel is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 246 km from Carmel. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Kyte, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carmel, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Busbud. From Louisville, the bus ride to Carmel takes 193 km and will cost you around $76. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $80 for a journey of 330 km.
Airlines serving Carmel
Where to stay in popular areas of Carmel
Most booked hotels in Carmel
Renting a car in Carmel
Renting a car in Carmel costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Carmel.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Carmel (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 Carmel is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa Note or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Carmel
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$34/day
Compact SUV
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$35/day