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

Barstow in September
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barstow in September
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Barstow

Plane

Although Barstow doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ontario Airport (ONT), which is located 67 miles 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 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Barstow is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 94 miles from Barstow. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Barstow’s bus station is located 1.5 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Barstow doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ontario Airport (ONT), which is located 67 miles 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 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Barstow is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 94 miles from Barstow. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Barstow’s bus station is located 1.5 miles from the city center.

Airlines serving Barstow

Lufthansa
Good (4,669 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,532 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,615 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,581 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,856 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,648 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,605 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,543 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (774 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,349 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
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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

Home2 Suites by Hilton Barstow
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 561 reviews)
$147+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Barstow-Outlet Center
2 stars
Excellent (8, 330 reviews)
$96+
California Inn
2 stars
Good (7.8, 3836 reviews)
$85+
Days Inn by Wyndham Barstow
2 stars
Good (6.7, 657 reviews)
$50+
Ramada by Wyndham Barstow
3 stars
Good (6.2, 877 reviews)
$91+
Super 8 by Wyndham Barstow
2 stars
Good (6.1, 418 reviews)
$60+

Renting a car in Barstow

Renting a car in Barstow costs $53 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. The most frequently booked car type in Barstow is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Barstow costs $53 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. The most frequently booked car type in Barstow is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.