With a population of 76,036, Indio is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Indio deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Jackalope Ranch (80400 Ca-111) and Tu Madres Cantina & Grill (49990 Jefferson St Ste 110) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Indio in July, when the average temperature is 93.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 107.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 0.7″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Indio, with an average rainfall of 0″.
Although Indio doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palm Springs (PSP), which is located 18 miles from Indio. San Diego Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Indio departs from Minneapolis and takes around 3h 38m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Indio. The train station in Indio is called Indio, and is located 1.0 mile from the city center.
Another option to get to Indio is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 122 miles from Indio. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.
You can travel by bus to Indio using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Indio takes 180 miles and will cost you around $21. From Burbank, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 220 miles. The most popular bus station is Indio, located 0.1 miles from downtown Indio. Indio 43430 Monroe St is also a commonly used station, and is 1.3 miles from the city center.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Date Tree Hotel and Indian Palms Vacation Club.
Renting a car in Indio costs $56 per day, on average, or $112 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Indio.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Indio (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 Indio is Full-size (Toyota Sequoia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Leaf or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.