Tombstone travel guide

Tombstone Tourism | Tombstone Guide

You're Going to Love Tombstone

With a population of 1,312, Tombstone is a must-see destination in Arizona, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Tombstone to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Tombstone

Tombstone in September
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tombstone in September
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tombstone in June, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 95 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, 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 July, when precipitation is around 3.4″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Tombstone, with an average rainfall of 0.2″.

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How to Get to Tombstone

Plane

Although Tombstone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tucson (TUS), which is located 58 miles from Tombstone. Airlines that fly from the United States to Tombstone include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Tombstone departs from Las Vegas and takes around 3h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Tombstone.

Car

Another option to get to Tombstone is to pick up a car rental from Phoenix, which is about 167 miles from Tombstone. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Sixt, among others, in Phoenix.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tombstone, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Phoenix, the bus ride to Tombstone takes 115 miles and will cost you around $71. From El Paso, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 300 miles.

Plane

Although Tombstone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tucson (TUS), which is located 58 miles from Tombstone. Airlines that fly from the United States to Tombstone include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Tombstone departs from Las Vegas and takes around 3h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Tombstone.

Car

Another option to get to Tombstone is to pick up a car rental from Phoenix, which is about 167 miles from Tombstone. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Sixt, among others, in Phoenix.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tombstone, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Phoenix, the bus ride to Tombstone takes 115 miles and will cost you around $71. From El Paso, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 300 miles.

Airports near Tombstone

Airlines serving Tombstone

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (948 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,583 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,433 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,977 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,991 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,754 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (751 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (487 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (960 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (58 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (32 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
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Where to stay in Tombstone

Average rates range from around $126 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $106 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tombstone Motel and Tombstone Grand Hotel, a Baymont by Wyndham.

Where to stay in popular areas of Tombstone

Most booked hotels in Tombstone

Tombstone Monument Guest Ranch
0 stars
Excellent (9.1, 279 reviews)
$145+
Sagebrush Inn
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1059 reviews)
$115+
Tombstone Grand Hotel, a Baymont by Wyndham
2 stars
Good (7.6, 1455 reviews)
$114+
Trail Rider's Inn
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$98+
Landmark Lookout Lodge
0 stars
Good (6.3, 966 reviews)
$114+
Tombstone Motel
2 stars
Good (6.2, 452 reviews)
$100+

Renting a car in Tombstone

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Tombstone (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.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Tombstone (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.