Idyllwild travel guide
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You're Going to Love Idyllwild
With a population of 3,583, Idyllwild is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Idyllwild to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Idyllwild
If you’re looking for affordable options, FERRO (25840 Cedar St.) and Idyllwild Brewpub (54423 Village Center Dr) are great picks.
When to visit Idyllwild
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Idyllwild in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 28.4 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 4.8″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Idyllwild, with an average rainfall of 0.1″.
How to Get to Idyllwild
Plane
When flying to Idyllwild, you’ll arrive at Palm Springs (PSP), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Idyllwild include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Idyllwild departs from Minneapolis and takes around 3h 38m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Idyllwild.
Car
Another option to get to Idyllwild is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 94 miles from Idyllwild. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Idyllwild using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Idyllwild takes 125 miles and will cost you around $21. From Phoenix, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 285 miles.
Airlines serving Idyllwild
Where to stay in Idyllwild
Average rates range from around $274 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $219 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Idyllwild
Most booked hotels in Idyllwild
Renting a car in Idyllwild
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Idyllwild (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Idyllwild, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.