Yucca Valley travel guide

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You're Going to Love Yucca Valley

With a population of 20,700, Yucca Valley is a must-see destination in California, United States. Yucca Valley deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Yucca Valley

If you’re looking for affordable options, AWE Bar (56193 Twentynine Palms Highway) and La Casita Restaurant - Yucca Valley (57154 29 Palms Hwy) are great picks.

When to visit Yucca Valley

Yucca Valley in April
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Yucca Valley in April
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Yucca Valley in July, when the average temperature is 86 °F, and the highest can go up to 102.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 0.8″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Yucca Valley, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Yucca Valley

Plane

Although Yucca Valley doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palm Springs (PSP), which is located 33 km from Yucca Valley. 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 Yucca Valley departs from Santa Rosa and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Yucca Valley is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 173 km from Yucca Valley. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Yucca Valley.

Plane

Although Yucca Valley doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palm Springs (PSP), which is located 33 km from Yucca Valley. 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 Yucca Valley departs from Santa Rosa and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Yucca Valley is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 173 km from Yucca Valley. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Yucca Valley.

Airports near Yucca Valley

Airlines serving Yucca Valley

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 Yucca Valley

Average rates range from around $304 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $265 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Yucca Val/Joshua Tree Nat Pk Area and Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Joshua Tree National Park.

Where to stay in popular areas of Yucca Valley

Most booked hotels in Yucca Valley

Pioneertown Motel
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 435 reviews)
$188+
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Joshua Tree National Park
2 stars
Good (7.4, 490 reviews)
$91+
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Yucca Valley Joshua Tree
2 stars
Good (7.3, 53 reviews)
$124+
Super 8 by Wyndham Yucca Val/Joshua Tree Nat Pk Area
2 stars
Good (7.2, 1546 reviews)
$64+

Renting a car in Yucca Valley

Renting a car in Yucca Valley costs $48 per day, on average, or $96 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Yucca Valley.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Yucca Valley (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 Yucca Valley is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Yucca Valley costs $48 per day, on average, or $96 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Yucca Valley.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Yucca Valley (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 Yucca Valley is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.