Lancaster travel guide
Lancaster Tourism | Lancaster Guide
You're Going to Love Lancaster
With a population of 156,633, Lancaster is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lancaster has to offer.
Where to Eat in Lancaster
If you’re looking for affordable options, Broken Bit Steakhouse (41955 50th St W) and Black Angus Steakhouse - Lancaster (44690 Valley Central Way) are great picks.
When to visit Lancaster
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lancaster in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 96.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 1.8″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Lancaster, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Lancaster
Plane
Although Lancaster doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bob Hope Airport (BUR), which is located 37 miles from Lancaster. 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 Lancaster departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lancaster. The train journey from Lancaster to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Woodland Hills, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 43m trip. The train station in Lancaster is called Lancaster, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Lancaster is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 46 miles from Lancaster. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lancaster, including Bus, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Ontario, the bus ride to Lancaster takes 40 miles and will cost you around $12. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 120 miles.
Airlines serving Lancaster
Where to stay in Lancaster
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Lancaster and Hampton Inn & Suites Lancaster.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lancaster
Most booked hotels in Lancaster
Renting a car in Lancaster
Renting a car in Lancaster costs $57 per day, on average, or $171 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Lancaster (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 Lancaster is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Leaf or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.