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.
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″.
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.
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.
FlixBus operates bus routes to 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.
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.