With a population of 152.750, Palmdale is a must-see destination in California, United States. Palmdale deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Palmdale (1325 W Rancho Vista Blvd) and El Torito - Palmdale (1161 W. Ave. P.) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Palmdale in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 96.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 1.5″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Palmdale, with an average rainfall of 0″.
Although Palmdale doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bob Hope Airport (BUR), which is located 48 km from Palmdale. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Palmdale departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 15m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Palmdale. The train journey from Palmdale to Burbank takes 0h 29m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 34m trip. The train station in Palmdale is called Palmdale, and is located 1.4 km from the city center.
Another option to get to Palmdale is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 61 km from Palmdale. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Palmdale, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From San Fernando, the bus ride to Palmdale takes 145 km and will cost you around $29. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 201 km.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Motel 6 Palmdale and Hampton Inn & Suites Palmdale.
Renting a car in Palmdale costs $61 per day, on average, or $122 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 25% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Palmdale (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 Palmdale is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.