Joshua Tree travel guide

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You're Going to Love Joshua Tree

With a population of 7,414, Joshua Tree is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Joshua Tree to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree in February
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Joshua Tree in February
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Joshua Tree in July, when the average temperature is 87.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 105.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 0.7″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Joshua Tree, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Joshua Tree

Plane

Although Joshua Tree doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palm Springs (PSP), which is located 38 km from Joshua Tree. Ontario Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Copa Airlines, Frontier and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Joshua Tree departs from Santa Rosa and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Joshua Tree is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 184 km from Joshua Tree. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Joshua Tree.

Plane

Although Joshua Tree doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palm Springs (PSP), which is located 38 km from Joshua Tree. Ontario Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Copa Airlines, Frontier and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Joshua Tree departs from Santa Rosa and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Joshua Tree is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 184 km from Joshua Tree. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Joshua Tree.

Airports near Joshua Tree

Airlines serving Joshua Tree

Lufthansa
Good (4,698 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,594 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,966 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,964 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (927 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,724 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,584 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,546 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,359 reviews)
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Where to stay in Joshua Tree

Average rates range from around $263 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $186 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Joshua Tree

Most booked hotels in Joshua Tree

Safari Motor Inn - Joshua Tree
2 stars
Good (7.7, 380 reviews)
$81+
High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park
2 stars
Good (7.4, 1543 reviews)
$78+

Renting a car in Joshua Tree

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Joshua Tree (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Joshua Tree is Compact (Buick Encore or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Tesla Model 3 or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Joshua Tree (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Joshua Tree is Compact (Buick Encore or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Tesla Model 3 or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.