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

Idyllwild in October
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Idyllwild in October
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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, Alaska Airlines and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Idyllwild departs from Santa Rosa and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Idyllwild. The train journey from Idyllwild to Los Angeles takes 2h 36m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Dallas, expect to pay about $122 for a 40h 02m trip.

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 Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

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, Alaska Airlines and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Idyllwild departs from Santa Rosa and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Idyllwild. The train journey from Idyllwild to Los Angeles takes 2h 36m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Dallas, expect to pay about $122 for a 40h 02m trip.

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 Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Idyllwild

Airlines serving Idyllwild

Lufthansa
Good (4,664 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,534 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,859 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,176 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,651 reviews)
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Where to stay in Idyllwild

Average rates range from around $261 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $190 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Idyllwild

Most booked hotels in Idyllwild

The Creekstone
3 stars
Excellent (9, 84 reviews)
$186+
Silver Pines Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 174 reviews)
$131+
The Fireside Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 95 reviews)
$125+
Ace Hotel and Swim Club Palm Springs
4 stars
Good (7.9, 638 reviews)
$223+
Caliente Tropics Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, 2728 reviews)
$107+
Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs
4 stars
Good (7.6, 2313 reviews)
$115+

Renting a car in Idyllwild

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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.