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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Barstow travel guide

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With a population of 22,639, Barstow is a must-see destination in California, United States. Barstow deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Barstow

Barstow in January
Estimated hotel price
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barstow in January
Estimated hotel price
$82
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 Southwest, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States.

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 Priceless, among others, in Los Angeles.

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 Southwest, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States.

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 Priceless, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Barstow

ONTOntario
PSPPalm Springs
BURBurbank Bob Hope

Airlines serving Barstow

Lufthansa
Good (8,182 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,557 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,160 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,482 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,505 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,261 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,641 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,115 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,654 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,947 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,466 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,502 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,035 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,800 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,534 reviews)
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Where to stay in Barstow

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites Barstow near I-15 and Travelodge by Wyndham Barstow.

Where to stay in popular areas of Barstow

Most booked hotels in Barstow

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Comfort Suites Barstow near I-15
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1078 reviews)
$90+
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Best Western Desert Villa Inn
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1729 reviews)
$96+
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Motel 6 Barstow, Ca - Lenwood Road
2 stars
Good (7.5, 490 reviews)
$61+
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Budget Inn Barstow
2 stars
Good (7.4, 1061 reviews)
$55+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Barstow
2 stars
Good (6.4, 1409 reviews)
$46+
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Motel 6 Barstow Ca
2 stars
Good (6.1, 805 reviews)
$57+
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Renting a car in Barstow

Renting a car in Barstow costs $66 per day, on average, or $132 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Barstow is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 15% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Barstow costs $66 per day, on average, or $132 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Barstow is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 15% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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