Yakima travel guide

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You're Going to Love Yakima

With a population of 91,067, Yakima is a must-see destination in Washington, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Yakima deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Yakima

If you’re looking for affordable options, E.Z Tiger (222 E Chestnut Ave) and Zesta Cucina (5110 Tieton Drive) are great picks.

When to visit Yakima

Yakima in January
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Yakima in January
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Yakima in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 1.5″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Yakima, with an average rainfall of 0.2″.

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How to Get to Yakima

Plane

When flying to Yakima, you’ll arrive at Yakima Air Terminal (YKM), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Yakima departs from Seattle and takes around 47m.

Car

Another option to get to Yakima is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 111 miles from Yakima. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Yakima’s bus station is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Yakima, you’ll arrive at Yakima Air Terminal (YKM), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Yakima departs from Seattle and takes around 47m.

Car

Another option to get to Yakima is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 111 miles from Yakima. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Yakima’s bus station is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Airlines serving Yakima

KLM
Good (858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,493 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,604 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,941 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,585 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (964 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (818 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (772 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,787 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (511 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,925 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (440 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Yakima

Most booked hotels in Yakima

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Union Gap - Yakima Area
2 stars
Excellent (9, 171 reviews)
$170+
Home2 Suites by Hilton Yakima Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 187 reviews)
$154+
Quality Inn Selah North Park
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 72 reviews)
$106+
The Hotel Y
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1497 reviews)
$110+
Hilton Garden Inn Yakima Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 189 reviews)
$165+
Baymont by Wyndham Yakima Riverfront
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 791 reviews)
$118+

Renting a car in Yakima

Renting a car in Yakima costs $74 per day, on average, or $148 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Yakima.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Yakima (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Yakima is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Chevrolet Camaro or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Yakima costs $74 per day, on average, or $148 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Yakima.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Yakima (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Yakima is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Chevrolet Camaro or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.