Airbnb right across from the tennis ground shuttle.

AirBnb 20 minutes out plus preferred parking - and we've got room to spare in house and car if anyone's looking.

As a staff member, avoid the Uber lot. It's far, confusing to get to if you don't pay attention, and thrbtraffic is insane.

Car camping >

Hampton inn indio about 5 miles away. Hopefully getting in and out wont be too long

https://www.coachellacamping.com/accommodations/ for somewhere that you can rent a camper and a space, they'll set it up for you. Also on a shuttle spot. Basic food, the pool party DJ is ummm.... interesting and stuck in the 90s. But I stayed there a few years ago in one of the vintage Airstreams and its a decently priced (for the festival) solid option.

Camp! :)

$900 a night isn't so bad. If you can get an Airbnb you might be able to swing it for $900 a night. Maybe a little less for to account for the crazy cleaning fees etc.

Other than that you can RV Camp. Or camp camp.

Not sure if you're going to weekend 1 or 2, but I just booked a room at Residence Inn La Quinta, for weekend 2 and it was only like $600/night which isn't too bad. They still have a few rooms left and it's not too far from Coachella.

How come camping is not an option? Me and some friends are flying. When we land, we are renting a car, gonna grab everything from a Walmart on the way and then car camp at Coachella. Could work out a lot cheaper for you.

I’d book your hotel ASAP. I thought I could get away with booking mine whenever the lineup dropped as I’ve always done and the one I’d been planning to do was already sold out as well as most of the other ones I’d consider in the area. You want something within 10 miles because those take about 45 to get back to with the traffic after the festival and yet are only 15-20 minutes away in retrospect. Anything further and you could be sitting in your shuttle/uber for hours though those accommodations may be cheaper.

I agree with a previous poster that camping is still a great option and most likely cheaper at this point. It’s so nice not having to deal with shuttles when you want to go in and when you want to leave.

Here you go.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Coachella/comments/ac6rh1/places_to_stay_near_coachella_2019/

The best hotel for shuttles is La Quinta Resort & Club. I’m pretty sure it’s the closest hotel to Coachella, but it’s $6K for a weekend. Their prices are outrageous for 2023.

Look at the hotels right next to Albertsons on Hwy 111 in Palm Desert. Best Western Plus Palm Desert, The Inn at Deep Canyon, Holiday Inn Express Palm Desert, Embassy Suites by Hilton. The Albertsons is where the shuttle stop is and comes in clutch for last minute groceries, snacks or waters. And then there’s a few restaurants within walking distance for when you get back to your hotel and want drunk food.

I’ve taken this shuttle line every year I’ve gone to Coachella and the waits at the end of the day are never long despite how long the lines are. They do keep it moving. And the shuttle is about a half hour ride.

Way back when I was a shuttle manager for Valley music travel many years ago, the closest hotel to the venue was the best place to catch the shuttle so at that time it was the tennis gardens. There could be closer ones at this point I don't know

I’ve camped for 9 years. While it would be nice to have a house and a pool, being able to walk 15-20 min back to the campsite at the end of the night rather than wait for an Uber and have to be stuck in traffic is always my deciding factor.

Personally, I recommend camping. However, camping isn’t for everyone.

The biggest drawback to camping is that it is camping. If you don’t like camping, you probably won’t like camping at Coachella. If you don’t mind being a sweaty dusty mess by 3p when you showered at 10a then you’ll do alright. The more effort and planning you put into camping the better your experience will be. Having a good camp setup takes a couple weeks of prep if you’re starting from scratch. Camping is also better the bigger your group is. You’ll want a camping spot for every 2 people or so, but the bigger the better. Benefits of camping are that you are so close to the festival you can be much more carefree. Don’t pay for as much beer, just pound a few when you walk back to camp to change.

Staying offsite is still plenty fun. You still get access to all of the campgrounds and activities. Just be prepared for a few things. Number one is cost, staying offsite is significantly more expensive (camping gear can be expensive, too, though). I’d definitely recommend reserving a locker if you are going to be staying off site. They increased the capacity of the festival recently, and the day parking lots that are closest to the festival hit capacity before noon usually. They have other off site lots that you can park at and take a free shuttle the rest of the way. Leaving at night can be a nightmare, and I’ve heard of people saying it can take hours if you leave after the headliners finish. Getting to the festival also turns into a nightmare if you’re not early. Staying on a bed and having a personal shower are probably priceless to some people. As others have said, rideshare services are hell and there is a good chance your phone will die before the night is over.

Overall my advice is go to where your vibes will be best. If you’re not a camping person, don’t force it and try to be. If you’d be happy in a hotel room or an airbnb, do it and have a blast. Both options require a bit of planning and execution to make things significantly better and more fun.

1. Camp

2. Airbnb that’s walking distance. Make sure it’s actually walking distance! Some streets are blocked off to pedestrians. This will be very expensive.

3. Camp at that one RV resort that has a shuttle.

4. Airbnb or hotel near a shuttle stop.

Don’t Uber/Lyft!

camping on site is the best

First, I’d recommend searching the subreddit. Tons of great tips about this from previous years.

Generally, I wouldn’t expect to walk. I tried that my first year. Everything is MUCH further than you think since people are routed to specific exits. Plus you’ve likely been on your feet for 12 hours, jumped around, and walked miles without realizing it.

I’ve personally found a lot of success with Airbnb’s in La Quinta (south of the grounds). Most traffic heads north to Palm Springs so it is the least painful / least time consuming way to get home after a long day.

I also tend to drive in each day (vs Uber which is a shit show). Get in early each day and parking is a breeze; plus exploring the grounds and new artists is one of the best parts). I also pick my closing artists. I’m not there for headliners so I tend to dip out around that time unless I have to stay for someone really special. I’m usually out of the parking lot in 10 min.

Everyone has their own approach though so I definitely recommend checking old posts with a similar question!

I know friends who would rent out a room, not on Airbnb because of HOA regulations. But if you’re interested message me. In La Quinta, just a short drive to the festival.

No matter where you stay, you can count on 2 out of 3 of the following: 1) wind blown sand in your eyes all day followed by chilly evenings, 2) sweltering heat, 3) warm drinking water that tastes like a garden hose …pick 2

Additionally, traffic coming into the valley is horrible Thursday/Friday and then out of the valley on Monday morning is bumper to bumper for about 25 miles westbound. Repeat for each new festival week.

Enjoy

Way better festival's to attend. This would be like attending the beginnings to an end of fyre festival.

Still looking?

definitely try staying within indio, coachella, and la quinta for your airbnb. anything past those cities is gonna have you have a big commute. one option would be staying in the Yucca Valley area for a cheaper option but it is about a 45 minute drive. sometimes people let you pay to park close to the festivals in their driveways, but most airbnbs/hotels are going to unfortunately be 1,500-2,500. good luck! and i live in the area so ill let you know if i hear of anything available!

I would recommend OASIS PALMS RV RESORT. Prices there are actually reasonable. A bit further out but they have a shuttle service.

https://www.oasispalmsrvresort.com/

I mean hotels.com is what I usually use because you get price, rating, etc etc all at once. I was looking at it this morning and there is a decent selection left if you're willing to pay.

any booking site, and find the cheapest rate for the best hotel.

I have a hotel room at the JW that I no longer need! 3 nights, weekend 1 and 2 queen beds. Message me for price and other info!

I’m staying Palm Springs. I was considering moving closer and really couldn’t find much of anything in palm desert or rancho mirage. Palm Springs did have quite a few spots still open when I checked earlier this week. Crazy expensive of course and 40 minutes from the polo field but I guess it is what is. I’m paying $2500 for 5 nights at a boutique motel called L3 oasis. Not far from shuttle stops. Looks like still some availability for week 2. Good luck!

Anything less than an hour away, expect to pay at least $1k for 2 nights. Around 2k as you get closer. So you gotta choose between driving an hour+ or forking up several hundreds more. The map on Airbnb’s app will give you an idea of it

Not for less than 3-4k. Air bnbs will cost the same if not more than a hotel, but you can invite fit more people to save costs

Yeah I just got my Airbnb b it was 2k for four nights

Camping passes are still available for both weekends. It’s by far the most affordable way to do Coachella, and in my biased opinion also the most fun. 

I’ve flown to Coachella multiple times with gear (hiking tent, sleep pad, sleeping bag) and rented a car. Shade is huge plus and thankfully I had friends going that had shade, but you can also just buy a pop up when you get there and gift it to someone along with a cheap cooler. If you’re driving distance it’s even easier.

I can’t really understand dropping hotel money for a place that you just sleep at, unless you just have that money to burn, which is sounds like you dont.

You can even rent a campervan that has almost everything you need for a lot less than the price of a hotel. 

Camping is the way of you can tolerate it. It’s not bad but some people absolutely can’t manage.

Try here https://www.coachellacamping.com/accommodations/ which is also on the shuttle route, assuming you don't want to be inside.

I'd try to stick to the Southern California region if you can

Been doing airbnb’s. Usually split it with a couple of people, comes out to around $300-350 per person for 4 nights! Booked homes near the polo grounds. We usually just walked or took the car (warning, long waiting line of cars just to get in to park)

But been super aware of how sketchy booking an airbnb recently so might do the hotel route this time around and drive to the fest.

Cities to book: Palm Springs, Palm Desert, La Quinta, Indian Wells