Mid-Range Travel Guide: Indianapolis

Accommodation

$80-180 per night

Mid-range hotels downtown, boutique inns, or private Airbnb apartments

Food & Dining

$40-85 per day

Casual restaurants, local breweries, food halls, and some upscale dining experiences

Transportation

$20-50 per day

Mix of rideshare, occasional rental car, and public transit for convenience

Activities

$35-80 per day

Paid attractions, guided tours, sports events, cultural experiences, and entertainment

Eat at local diners and food trucks instead of downtown tourist areas for typically 40-60% savings

Use the public bus system which costs under $2 per ride versus $15-25 for rideshare trips

Visit free attractions like parks, monuments, and some museums instead of paid tours to save $20-50 daily

Book accommodations 2-3 months in advance for typically 20-35% lower rates

Take advantage of happy hour specials at restaurants and breweries for 30-50% off food and drinks

Stay slightly outside downtown core for accommodation savings of 25-40% while still having easy access

Look for combination tickets and city passes that bundle attractions for 15-30% savings

Relying only on rideshare transportation instead of public transit, which typically costs 5-8x more per trip

Eating exclusively in downtown tourist zones where prices are typically 50-100% higher than local neighborhoods

Booking last-minute accommodations during major events when prices can surge 200-400% above normal rates