Hotels in Indianapolis, IN

Best time to visit Indianapolis

With plenty of sunshine, lower humidity levels and average temperature of around 55 – 65 degrees Fahrenheit, fall months of September – October are the best for visiting Indianapolis. The peak tourist season is from June – August when the weather is hot and humid. Average temperatures can go as high as 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters are often bitterly cold and also experience occasional snowstorms. Average temperatures from November – March range from 30 – 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Spring is a transition season and the highly varying weather conditions often produce thunderstorms and tornadoes. In May, the Indianapolis 500 races attract large crowds and hotel rates tend to double. Try to book your accommodation a few months in advance if you plan to visit during this time.

Getting around Indianapolis

Indianapolis Downtown is walkable at any time of the year. A large network of climate-controlled skywalks connects over 4,000 hotels to restaurants, popular attractions, and the Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium. The city has a flat landscape, and an 8-mile long biking and walking path called the Indianapolis Culture Trail that connects all the Cultural Districts of Indy. Make use of Pacers Bike Share, the city’s official bike-share program that gives you access to over 250 bikes across the city. Unlock a bike from any of the stations and enjoy unlimited 30-minute trips for a 24-hour period by paying $8.00 USD. Indy’s public bus system called IndyGo operates several routes throughout the city and suburbs. Single fares are a $1.75 USD and day passes are available for $4.00 USD. Taxis are available in the downtown area and in Broad Ripple Village, but you will need to call ahead. Ride share options such as Uber and Lyft are also available. If you choose to drive around in the city, check out Blue Indy, the all-electric car share program. You can pick up a car at the airport, drive it downtown, and drop it off at another charging station near the convention center or at your hotel. You can also look for attractive deals on car rentals with momondo.