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Furnace Creek travel guide

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You're Going to Love Furnace Creek

With a population of 24, Furnace Creek is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Furnace Creek to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Furnace Creek

Furnace Creek in December
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Furnace Creek in December
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Furnace Creek in July, when the average temperature is 100.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 114.8 °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 51.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 7″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Furnace Creek, with an average rainfall of 0.3″.

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How to Get to Furnace Creek

Plane

Although Furnace Creek doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Las Vegas McCarran Airport (LAS), which is located 99 miles from Furnace Creek. Airlines that fly from the United States to Furnace Creek include American Airlines, Air France and ITA Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Furnace Creek departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 18m.

Car

Another option to get to Furnace Creek is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 185 miles from Furnace Creek. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Furnace Creek, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Ontario, the bus ride to Furnace Creek takes 260 miles and will cost you around $43. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 300 miles.

Plane

Although Furnace Creek doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Las Vegas McCarran Airport (LAS), which is located 99 miles from Furnace Creek. Airlines that fly from the United States to Furnace Creek include American Airlines, Air France and ITA Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Furnace Creek departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 18m.

Car

Another option to get to Furnace Creek is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 185 miles from Furnace Creek. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Furnace Creek, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Ontario, the bus ride to Furnace Creek takes 260 miles and will cost you around $43. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 300 miles.

Airports near Furnace Creek

LASLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Airlines serving Furnace Creek

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 popular areas of Furnace Creek

Most booked hotels in Furnace Creek

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The Inn at Death Valley
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1015 reviews)
$286+
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The Ranch At Death Valley
2 stars
Good (7.6, 3812 reviews)
$164+
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Stovepipe Wells Village
3 stars
Good (6.2, 4 reviews)
$194+
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Renting a car in Furnace Creek

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Furnace Creek (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 Furnace Creek (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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