Imperial travel guide
Imperial Tourism | Imperial Guide
You're Going to Love Imperial
With a population of 17,095, Imperial is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Imperial to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Imperial
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″.
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 15m.
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 Fox and Hertz, among others, in Los Angeles.
Airlines serving Imperial
Where to stay in popular areas of Imperial
Most booked hotels in Imperial
Renting a car in Imperial
Renting a car in Imperial costs $80 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Imperial.
Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Imperial is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Tesla Model 3 or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.