Yakima travel guide
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You're Going to Love Yakima
With a population of 91,067, Yakima is a must-see destination in Washington, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Yakima deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Yakima
If you’re looking for affordable options, E.Z Tiger (222 E Chestnut Ave) and Zesta Cucina (5110 Tieton Drive) are great picks.
When to visit Yakima
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Yakima in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 1.5″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Yakima, with an average rainfall of 0.2″.
How to Get to Yakima
Plane
When flying to Yakima, you’ll arrive at Yakima Air Terminal (YKM), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Yakima include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Yakima departs from Seattle and takes around 47m.
Car
Another option to get to Yakima is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 111 miles from Yakima. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Seattle.
Bus
Yakima’s bus station is located 0.5 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Yakima
Where to stay in popular areas of Yakima
Most booked hotels in Yakima
Renting a car in Yakima
Renting a car in Yakima costs $69 per day, on average, or $138 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Yakima.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Yakima (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 Yakima is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Chevrolet Camaro or similar) are, on average, 25% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.