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

Coachella travel guide

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You're Going to Love Coachella

With a population of 40,704, Coachella is a must-see destination in California, United States. Coachella deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Coachella

Coachella in June
Estimated hotel price
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coachella in June
Estimated hotel price
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Coachella in July, when the average temperature is 91.4 °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 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 0.4″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Coachella, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Coachella

Plane

Although Coachella doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palm Springs (PSP), which is located 22 miles from Coachella. 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 Coachella departs from Seattle and takes around 2h 38m.

Car

Another option to get to Coachella is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 125 miles from Coachella. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

Although Coachella doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palm Springs (PSP), which is located 22 miles from Coachella. 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 Coachella departs from Seattle and takes around 2h 38m.

Car

Another option to get to Coachella is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 125 miles from Coachella. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Coachella

SANSan Diego
ONTOntario
PSPPalm Springs

Airlines serving Coachella

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Coachella

Most booked hotels in Coachella

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Worldmark Indio
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 545 reviews)
$121+
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Indio Coachella Valley
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 779 reviews)
$108+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Indio
2 stars
Good (7.9, 1183 reviews)
$94+
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Rodeway Inn near Coachella
2 stars
Good (7.4, 652 reviews)
$81+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Indio
2 stars
Okay (5.5, 850 reviews)
$91+
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Motel 6 Indio Palm Springs Area
2 stars
Okay (5.3, 740 reviews)
$65+
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Renting a car in Coachella

Renting a car in Coachella costs $75 per day, on average, or $149 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, 26% more expensive than at Palm Springs.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Coachella (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Coachella, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Coachella costs $75 per day, on average, or $149 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, 26% more expensive than at Palm Springs.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Coachella (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Coachella, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.

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