Travel Note
Here is a list of some rentals in Deming, WA. We highly recommend reserving your place at least 4 months in advance to guarantee a place to stay. The wedding planners say there is always a place to stay in that area, BUT - will it be nice? *side eye* will it be expensive? ABSOLUTELY. Book in advance to take advantage. If you don't like any of the places we shared, that's okay! It's not mandatory, but we do recommend you staying in Deming, WA.
Rental Car
I recommend getting a rental from Enterprise. Trust me, Maddie travels all the time, and they are by far the best option. We recommend getting a vehicle that can handle driving up a mountain - I know it's obvious, but best price might not be the best option. Of course, I've traveled up Pike's Peak in a tiny little car, so you might be alright.
Travel Note
Google Maps Tips How to download Google Maps for offline use Open the Google Maps app. Tap on your profile picture in the top right corner. Tap “Offline Maps.” Tap “Select Your Own Map.” Move the rectangle over the area you plan to visit. Click “Download.” And if you’re staying in a specific location — such as a city or a town — there’s an even simpler way: Search for your destination in Google Maps. (For example: “Seattle.”) Tap the three dots in the top right corner of the information panel. Tap “Download offline map.” Maps will still give you the option to make adjustments to the range of the area. And that’s it. In both cases, Maps will show you an estimate of how much space the file will take up on your phone before you download. Generally speaking, the more precise you can be with your location, the smaller the file size. If you turn on “auto-update” in the settings menu, your maps will refresh about once every two weeks to include the latest data. When offline, keep in mind that you won’t have real-time traffic data until you have connectivity again. Any travel time between destinations before then will be an estimate calculated as if there is no traffic congestion. (Source: How to keep using Google Maps even when your phone is offline)
Travel Note
This area is very much like the wilderness. We highly recommend that you grocery shop before heading into the mountains.