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. Imperial deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Imperial

Imperial in April
Estimated hotel price
$67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Imperial in April
Estimated hotel price
$67
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 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 Kyte and Sixt, 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 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 Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Imperial

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Airlines serving Imperial

Lufthansa
Good (4,683 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (952 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,258 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,110 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,975 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,980 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (928 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (411 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Imperial

Most booked hotels in Imperial

Hampton Inn El Centro
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 97 reviews)
$192+
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites El Centro, An IHG Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 57 reviews)
$187+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott El Centro
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 80 reviews)
$186+
Best Western El Centro Inn
2 stars
Good (7.9, 101 reviews)
$193+
Days Inn by Wyndham El Centro
2 stars
Good (7.2, 358 reviews)
$99+
Motel 6 El Centro
2 stars
Good (6.7, 347 reviews)
$72+

Renting a car in Imperial

Renting a car in Imperial costs $63 per day, on average, or $127 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, 13% more expensive than at Imperial County.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Imperial is Economy (Kia Rio 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, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Imperial costs $63 per day, on average, or $127 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, 13% more expensive than at Imperial County.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Imperial is Economy (Kia Rio 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, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.