Indian Wells travel guide
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You're Going to Love Indian Wells
With a population of 4,958, Indian Wells is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Indian Wells deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Indian Wells
If you’re looking for affordable options, Grove Artisan Kitchen at Miramonte Resort & Spa (45000 Indian Wells Lane) and SPC – Sirocco Pizza Company - Renaissance Resort & Spa (44400 Indian Wells Lane) are great picks. For delicious green meals, La Cucina (76009 Via Club Villa) and Il Forno Trattoria (76009 Via Club Villa) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Indian Wells.
When to visit Indian Wells
How to Get to Indian Wells
Plane
When flying to Indian Wells, you’ll arrive at Palm Springs (PSP), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Indian Wells include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Indian Wells departs from Santa Rosa and takes around 1h 35m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Indian Wells.
Car
Another option to get to Indian Wells is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 115 miles from Indian Wells. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Indian Wells using FlixBus or Busbud. From Las Vegas, the bus ride to Indian Wells takes 490 miles and will cost you around $110. From San Jose, the ticket costs about $141 for a journey of 625 miles.
Airlines serving Indian Wells
Where to stay in Indian Wells
Average rates range from around $468 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $3,967 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Indian Wells
Most booked hotels in Indian Wells
Renting a car in Indian Wells
Renting a car in Indian Wells costs $76 per day, on average, or $151 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Palm Springs.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Indian Wells (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Indian Wells is Premium (BMW X3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Trax or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.