Barstow travel guide
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You're Going to Love Barstow
With a population of 22,639, Barstow is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Barstow to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Barstow
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Barstow in July, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 102.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Barstow, with an average rainfall of 0.2″.
How to Get to Barstow
Plane
Although Barstow doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ontario Airport (ONT), which is located 107 km from Barstow. Ontario Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Copa Airlines, Emirates and other airlines departing from the United States.
Train
The train station in Barstow is called Barstow Amtrak, and is located 0.7 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Barstow is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 151 km from Barstow. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Barstow’s bus station is located 2.4 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Barstow
Where to stay in Barstow
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Barstow and Super 8 by Wyndham Barstow.
Where to stay in popular areas of Barstow
Most booked hotels in Barstow
Renting a car in Barstow
Renting a car in Barstow costs $52 per day, on average.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Barstow (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Barstow, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.