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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Big Bear travel guide

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You're Going to Love Big Bear

With a population of 12,304, Big Bear is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Big Bear to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Big Bear

Big Bear in October
Estimated hotel price
$134
1 night at 3-star hotel
Big Bear in October
Estimated hotel price
$134
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Big Bear

Plane

Although Big Bear doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ontario Airport (ONT), which is located 45 miles from Big Bear. 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 Big Bear departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Car

Another option to get to Big Bear is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 85 miles from Big Bear. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

Although Big Bear doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ontario Airport (ONT), which is located 45 miles from Big Bear. 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 Big Bear departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Car

Another option to get to Big Bear is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 85 miles from Big Bear. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Big Bear

LAXLos Angeles
ONTOntario
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving Big Bear

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Big Bear

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Big Bear, with prices from $17 to $2,329 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Big Bear are about 9% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Big Bear by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Big Bear

Most booked hotels in Big Bear

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Lagonita Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, 739 reviews)
$89+
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Chateau Big Bear Boutique Hotel, BW Signature Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1145 reviews)
$127+
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Robinhood Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 998 reviews)
$127+
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Tao Cabins
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, 25 reviews)
$54+
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Gold Mountain Manor
4 stars
Excellent (9, 12 reviews)
$202+
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Cathy's Cottages
0 stars
Good (7.9, 402 reviews)
$65+
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Renting a car in Big Bear

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Big Bear (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Big Bear (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

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