
Indian Wells travel guide
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You're Going to Love Indian Wells
With a population of 4,958, Indian Wells is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Indian Wells deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Indian Wells
If you’re looking for affordable options, Vicky's of Santa Fe (45-100 Club Drive) and The Nest (75-188 Hwy 111) are great picks.
When to visit Indian Wells
How to Get to Indian Wells
Plane
When flying to Indian Wells, you’ll arrive at Palm Springs (PSP), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Indian Wells include American Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Indian Wells departs from Portland and takes around 2h 29m.
Car
Another option to get to Indian Wells is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 115 miles from Indian Wells. You’ll find branches of Ace and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.
Airlines serving Indian Wells
Where to stay in Indian Wells
Average rates range from around $258 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $360 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Indian Wells
Most booked hotels in Indian Wells
Renting a car in Indian Wells
Renting a car in Indian Wells costs $51 per day, on average, or $102 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Indian Wells.
Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Indian Wells (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. The most frequently booked car type in Indian Wells is Full-size (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.