Yuma travel guide
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You're Going to Love Yuma
With a population of 93,064, Yuma is a must-see destination in Arizona, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Yuma deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Yuma
If you’re looking for affordable options, CURRIES (711 E 32nd St) and BlueFox (2355 S 4th Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Yuma
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Yuma in July, when the average temperature is 89.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 105.8 °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 August, when precipitation is around 0.6″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Yuma, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Yuma
Plane
When flying to Yuma, you’ll arrive at Yuma (YUM), which is located 2 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Yuma include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Yuma departs from Fresno and takes around 4h 20m.
Train
The train station in Yuma is called Yuma, and is located 3 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Yuma is to pick up a car rental from Phoenix, which is about 156 miles from Yuma. You’ll find branches of Turo and Carzi, among others, in Phoenix.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Yuma 1245 Castle Dome, located 1.4 miles from downtown Yuma. Yuma 4th Ave @ 20th St is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Yuma
Where to stay in Yuma
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Yuma and Hampton Inn & Suites Yuma.
Where to stay in popular areas of Yuma
Most booked hotels in Yuma
Renting a car in Yuma
Renting a car in Yuma costs $81 per day, on average, or $161 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Yuma is the Hertz branch at 2191 E. 32 St. Ste.174, which is 1 mile from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Yuma.
Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Yuma (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Yuma is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.