Yuma travel guide
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You're Going to Love Yuma
With a population of 93,064, Yuma is a must-see destination in Arizona, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Yuma deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Yuma
If you’re looking for affordable options, J.T. Prime Kitchen & Cocktails - Yuma (714 E 32nd St) and Famous Dave's - Yuma (1501 S Yuma Palms Pkwy) are great picks.
When to visit Yuma
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Yuma in July, when the average temperature is 89.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 105.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 0.6″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Yuma, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Yuma
Plane
When flying to Yuma, you’ll arrive at Yuma (YUM), which is located 3 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Yuma departs from Los Angeles and takes around 3h 25m.
Train
The train station in Yuma is called Yuma, and is located 4 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Yuma is to pick up a car rental from Phoenix, which is about 251 km from Yuma. You’ll find branches of Carzi and Fox, among others, in Phoenix.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Yuma 4th Ave @ 20th St, located 1.3 km from downtown Yuma. Yuma 1245 Castle Dome is also a commonly used station, and is 2.3 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Yuma
Where to stay in Yuma
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Yuma and Hampton Inn & Suites Yuma.
Where to stay in popular areas of Yuma
Most booked hotels in Yuma
Renting a car in Yuma
Renting a car in Yuma costs $65 per day, on average, or $131 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Yuma is the Hertz branch at 2191 E. 32 St. Ste.174, which is 2 km from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Yuma.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Yuma (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 Yuma is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.