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

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 November
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Imperial in November
Estimated hotel price
$108
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 1 mile 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 179 miles 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 1 mile 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 179 miles 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

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,814 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,470 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Imperial

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Hampton Inn El Centro
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 189 reviews)
$137+
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Cambria Hotel El Centro - Imperial
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 93 reviews)
$99+
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Crown Motel
2 stars
Good (7.8, 616 reviews)
$66+
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Days Inn by Wyndham El Centro
2 stars
Good (7.6, 438 reviews)
$76+
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Motel 6 El Centro
2 stars
Good (7.5, 455 reviews)
$66+
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Classic Inn and Suites
2 stars
Good (6.8, 232 reviews)
$57+
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Renting a car in Imperial

Renting a car in Imperial costs $108 per day, on average, or $217 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, 21% more expensive than at Imperial County.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Imperial is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Imperial costs $108 per day, on average, or $217 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, 21% more expensive than at Imperial County.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Imperial is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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