Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car
United States
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Imperial travel guide

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You're Going to Love Imperial

With a population of 17.095, Imperial is a must-see destination in California, United States. Imperial deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Imperial

Imperial in June
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Imperial in June
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Imperial in July, when the average temperature is 91.4 °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 41 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 0.5″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Imperial, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Imperial

Plane

When flying to Imperial, you’ll arrive at Imperial County (IPL), which is located 2 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Imperial departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Imperial is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 288 km from Imperial. You’ll find branches of Ace and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

When flying to Imperial, you’ll arrive at Imperial County (IPL), which is located 2 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Imperial departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Imperial is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 288 km from Imperial. You’ll find branches of Ace and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Imperial

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Airlines serving Imperial

Lufthansa
Good (8,253 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,243 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,090 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,256 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,626 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,666 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (975 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,282 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,005 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,194 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,538 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,712 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,506 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,619 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Imperial

Most booked hotels in Imperial

Cambria Hotel El Centro - Imperial
4 stars
Excellent (9, 134 reviews)
$152+
Crown Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 651 reviews)
$65+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott El Centro
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 122 reviews)
$176+
Travelodge by Wyndham Imperial/El Centro
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 41 reviews)
$79+
Days Inn by Wyndham El Centro
2 stars
Good (7.4, 464 reviews)
$79+
Motel 6 El Centro Ca
2 stars
Good (7.2, 471 reviews)
$76+

Renting a car in Imperial

Renting a car in Imperial costs $72 per day, on average, or $144 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 33% cheaper than airport locations in Imperial.

Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Imperial (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Imperial, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Imperial costs $72 per day, on average, or $144 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 33% cheaper than airport locations in Imperial.

Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Imperial (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Imperial, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.