Cave Creek travel guide
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You're Going to Love Cave Creek
With a population of 5,015, Cave Creek is a must-see destination in Arizona, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cave Creek has to offer.
Where to Eat in Cave Creek
If you’re looking for affordable options, Tonto Bar & Grill (Lunch reservations not required, excluding holidays) (5736 E. Rancho Mañana Blvd.) and Kiki Rae's (6219 E Cave Creek Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Cave Creek
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cave Creek in July, when the average temperature is 87.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 100.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 1.6″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Cave Creek, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Cave Creek
Plane
Although Cave Creek doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX), which is located 28 miles from Cave Creek. Flagstaff Pulliam is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States.
Car
Another option to get to Cave Creek is to pick up a car rental from Phoenix, which is about 28 miles from Cave Creek. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Turo, among others, in Phoenix.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cave Creek, including FlixBus, Busbud and Amtrak. From Tucson, the bus ride to Cave Creek takes 115 miles and will cost you around $41. From Flagstaff, the ticket costs about $118 for a journey of 160 miles.
Airlines serving Cave Creek
Where to stay in popular areas of Cave Creek
Most booked hotels in Cave Creek
Renting a car in Cave Creek
Renting a car in Cave Creek costs $71 per day, on average, or $213 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, 2% more expensive than at Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl.
Expect to pay $3.86 per gallon in Cave Creek (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.33 and $61.78.