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Super 8 by Wyndham Greenfield

Super 8 by Wyndham Greenfield

2 out of 5
2100 N State St, I-70 E. Exit 104, Greenfield, IN
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The price is $61 per night from Oct 9 to Oct 10
4.4/5Excellent! (931 reviews)

"Ok as is."…"

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2020

Super 8 by Wyndham Greenfield
Best Western Fishers/Indianapolis Area

Best Western Fishers/Indianapolis Area

2.5 out of 5
9790 N By Northeast Blvd, Fishers, IN
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The price is $85 per night from Oct 2 to Oct 3
3.8/5Good! (993 reviews)

"Clean is very important, bath and bed clean , pad mi es importante que sea limpio ,"…"

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2020

Best Western Fishers/Indianapolis Area
Super 8 by Wyndham Indianapolis/Emerson Ave

Super 8 by Wyndham Indianapolis/Emerson Ave

2 out of 5
4530 S Emerson Ave, I-465, Exit 52, Beech Grove, IN
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The price is $57 per night from Oct 8 to Oct 9
3.7/5Good! (488 reviews)

"Good place to stay. Pet friendly. Clean. Close to food and Walmart."…"

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2020

Super 8 by Wyndham Indianapolis/Emerson Ave

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Indianapolis East

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Indianapolis East

2.5 out of 5
7610 Old Trails Rd, Indianapolis, IN
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The price is $75 per night from Oct 2 to Oct 3
3.6/5Good! (990 reviews)

"It was clean and decent for the price. Good location for shopping and restaurants."…"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2020

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Indianapolis East
Motel 6 Indianapolis, IN - Airport

Motel 6 Indianapolis, IN - Airport

2 out of 5
5845 Rockville Rd, Indianapolis, IN
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The price is $59 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
3.4/5 (443 reviews)

"Everything And Everyone Was So Nice The Staff Is Very Helpful And Wonderful Very peaceful"…"

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2020

Motel 6 Indianapolis, IN - Airport
Quality Inn Noblesville-Indianapolis

Quality Inn Noblesville-Indianapolis

2 out of 5
17070 Dragonfly Lane, Noblesville, IN
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The price is $65 per night from Oct 15 to Oct 16
3.4/5 (482 reviews)

"Clean. Friendly staff. Will stay again. Good price."…"

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2020

Quality Inn Noblesville-Indianapolis
Motel 6 Indianapolis, IN

Motel 6 Indianapolis, IN

2 out of 5
9140 N Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN
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The price is $53 per night from Oct 4 to Oct 5
3.2/5 (535 reviews)

"Clean, basic but convenient to restaurants and freeway system."…"

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2020

Motel 6 Indianapolis, IN
Quality Inn Northwest

Quality Inn Northwest

2.5 out of 5
9251 Wesleyan Rd, Indianapolis, IN
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The price is $55 per night from Oct 8 to Oct 9
3.2/5 (556 reviews)

"It’s a nice room and the air condition kind of annoying."…"

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2020

Quality Inn Northwest
Red Roof Inn & Suites Indianapolis Airport

Red Roof Inn & Suites Indianapolis Airport

2.5 out of 5
2631 S Lynhurst Dr, Indianapolis, IN
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The price is $60 per night from Oct 4 to Oct 5
3.2/5 (399 reviews)

"Waffel breakfast was good! Its priced just right for what it is. People that worked there were friendly."…"

Reviewed on May 4, 2020

Red Roof Inn & Suites Indianapolis Airport
Motel 6 Indianapolis, IN - Southport

Motel 6 Indianapolis, IN - Southport

2.5 out of 5
4345 Southport Crossing Way, Indianapolis, IN
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The price is $53 per night from Oct 4 to Oct 5
3.2/5 (771 reviews)

"Affordable and clean, social distancing was evident as well as face masks...thank you!"…"

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2020

Motel 6 Indianapolis, IN - Southport
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Indianapolis Downtown

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Indianapolis Downtown

2.5 out of 5
401 E Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN
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3.1/5 (1,000 reviews)

"Hotel is being remodeled. We were not aware of this. As we were getting back to our room one day, our door had been taped with plastic since people were painting the whole hall. Other than that, bed was very comfortable and room looked pretty clean."…"

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2020

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Indianapolis Downtown
Super 8 by Wyndham Indianapolis

Super 8 by Wyndham Indianapolis

2 out of 5
4033 East Southport Rd, I-65 to Exit 103, Indianapolis, IN
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The price is $47 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
3.1/5 (683 reviews)

"The owners and workers were very hospitable and the rooms super clean and nice. Felt comfortable and safe"…"

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2020

Super 8 by Wyndham Indianapolis
Red Roof Inn Indianapolis South

Red Roof Inn Indianapolis South

2 out of 5
5221 Victory Dr, Indianapolis, IN
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The price is $56 per night from Oct 2 to Oct 3
3/5 (22 reviews)
n enjoyable stay

"Had a very nice stay at Red Roof Inn. It was very quiet, with some restaurants nearby."…"

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2020

Red Roof Inn Indianapolis South
Red Roof Inn Indianapolis - Castleton

Red Roof Inn Indianapolis - Castleton

2 out of 5
8110 North Shadeland Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
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The price is $52 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
3/5 (744 reviews)
Good morning

"Good romance queen bad wasn’t the best but was OK I prefer more firm, will stay there again"…"

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2020

Red Roof Inn Indianapolis - Castleton
Clarion Hotel Airport

Clarion Hotel Airport

3 out of 5
2500 S High School Rd, Building A, Indianapolis, IN
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3/5 (999 reviews)

"The hotel is closed. How could you book someone into a hotel that is not open?"…"

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2019

Clarion Hotel Airport
Holiday Inn Indianapolis Airport Area N

Holiday Inn Indianapolis Airport Area N

3 out of 5
5601 Fortune Circle West, Indianapolis, IN
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2.9/5 (1,000 reviews)
Need a new microwave in 101!

"The room was nice - clean, w/fridge and microwave. Unfortunately, the microwave sounded like a plane at takeoff. I was fearful of using it. Otherwise, a good stay."…"

Reviewed on Nov 26, 2019

Holiday Inn Indianapolis Airport Area N
Motel 6 Franklin, IN

Motel 6 Franklin, IN

2 out of 5
188 N Lovers Lane, Franklin, IN
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The price is $47 per night from Oct 4 to Oct 5
2.5/5 (436 reviews)

"It qas nice and clean and friendly and i cant wait to go back"…"

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2020

Motel 6 Franklin, IN
FairBridge Inn Express Indianapolis South

FairBridge Inn Express Indianapolis South

2 out of 5
602 E Thompson Road, Indianapolis, IN
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The price is $55 per night from Oct 4 to Oct 5
2.2/5 (5 reviews)

"The room was disgusting and not clean at all. There were cigarette burn on the covers. The room smelled like cigarette smoke even though it was supposed to be non-smoking. There were very sketchy characters hanging around outside. The lobby wasnt clean and there were kids running and screaming through ..."…"

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2020

FairBridge Inn Express Indianapolis South
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Cheap Hotels in Indianapolis

Indianapolis offers cheap accommodation options and a variety of places to visit, making it a budget-friendly vacation choice. In addition to its well-known attractions like Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Bankers Life Fieldhouse, this destination is home to Central Canal and White River State Park, which you can enjoy while spending very little.

If you're hunting for affordable places to stay in Indianapolis, the 143 budget accommodations in the area give you plenty to choose from. These options offer competitive rates and have positive reviews from travelers searching for a bargain:

Red Roof Inn & Suites Indianapolis Airport - 2.5-star hotel. You'll find free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center at this property. Guests who stay here appreciate its overall value and proximity to public transportation.

Motel 6 Indianapolis - Southport - Customers like this 2.5-star hotel for its good location. It offers free WiFi, free parking, and an indoor pool.

Super 8 by Wyndham Indianapolis - At this 2-star motel, you can take advantage of free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Reviews mention the quiet guestrooms and helpful staff.

Motel 6 Indianapolis - 2-star hotel. You'll find free WiFi, free parking, and air conditioning at this property. Guests who stay here appreciate its good location and overall value.

Travelodge by Wyndham Indianapolis South - 2-star motel. It offers free WiFi, free parking, and an indoor pool.

Planning Your Trip to Indianapolis

Still picking travel dates? Find out more about the local climate with these monthly averages so you can plan around good weather.

  • Hottest months: July, June, August, and September, with an average temperature of 84°F
  • Coldest months: January, February, December, and March, with an average temperature of 23°F
  • Rainiest months: May, July, June, and April, with an average rainfall of 4.42 inches
  • Driest months: February, January, October, and September, with an average rainfall of 2.81 inches

Sightseeing In and Around Indianapolis

Indianapolis attracts visitors with its acclaimed art galleries and live music scene, and offers plenty to see and do without spending a fortune. You can budget for the top local attractions that interest you most, such as Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Bankers Life Fieldhouse, and then look for sights and activities that cost little or nothing at all. Explore and snap photos of landmarks like Soldiers and Sailors Monument and Christ Church Cathedral, or pay a visit to Indiana War Memorial.

Indianapolis is also notable for its:
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Museums
  • Monuments

Getting Around Indianapolis

The nearest airport is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from the city center in Indianapolis, IN (IND-Indianapolis Intl.). If that doesn't suit your budget, you can look into flights to Muncie, IN (MIE-Delaware County), which is 52.1 mi (83.8 km) away. If you want to venture outside of the area, hop aboard a train at Indianapolis Station.

Frequently asked questions

What is Indianapolis like for travelers on a budget?
Indianapolis has cheap accommodation options and a variety of places to visit, making it a great getaway spot for budget travelers. In addition to its well-known attractions like Bankers Life Fieldhouse and Lucas Oil Stadium, this destination is home to Grand Park and Central Canal, which you can enjoy while spending very little.
What's the best accommodation for a budget-friendly stay in Indianapolis?
Based on reviews, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Indianapolis East is a popular 2.5-star hotel for our travelers looking for an economical choice, and features free buffet breakfast and free WiFi. Other options to stay on the cheap include Holiday Inn Indianapolis Airport Area N and Red Roof Inn Indianapolis South.
How many low cost hotels are there in Indianapolis?
Choose a hotel that suits your wallet among Expedia’s 141 budget hotels in Indianapolis.
When is the best time for a budget trip to Indianapolis?
Weather will likely play an important role when you plan your trip to Indianapolis, and keep in mind that cheaper options are usually available when the weather isn’t as good. The hottest months are usually July and June with an average temp of 72°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 33°F. The snowiest months in Indianapolis are January, December, February, and November, with each month seeing an average of 7 inches of snowfall.
What is there to see and do in Indianapolis?
Indianapolis attracts visitors with its top museums and live music scene, and offers plenty to see and do without spending a fortune. You can budget for the top local attractions that interest you most, such as Bankers Life Fieldhouse and Lucas Oil Stadium, and then look for sights and activities that cost little or nothing at all. Enjoy the local natural beauty at Grand Park and Central Canal, or check out the area’s cultural spots like Murat Center.
How can I get to Indianapolis and get around on a budget?
Scoping out the transportation options in Indianapolis can help keep you on budget. The nearest airport is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) away from the center in Indianapolis Intl. Airport (IND). However, if that doesn’t suit your budget, you can book a flight to Muncie, IN (MIE-Delaware County), located 52.1 mi (83.8 km) away. Indianapolis might not have many public transit options to choose from so a rental car could be a reasonable alternative to explore the area.

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