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

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 February
Estimated hotel price
$149
1 night at 3-star hotel
Furnace Creek in February
Estimated hotel price
$149
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 Inyokern (IYK), which is located 124 km from Furnace Creek. The shortest domestic flight to Furnace Creek departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 07m.

Car

Another option to get to Furnace Creek is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 298 km from Furnace Creek. You’ll find branches of Ace and Priceless, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Furnace Creek, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Furnace Creek takes 507 km and will cost you around $80. From Phoenix, the ticket costs about $74 for a journey of 636 km.

Plane

Although Furnace Creek doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inyokern (IYK), which is located 124 km from Furnace Creek. The shortest domestic flight to Furnace Creek departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 07m.

Car

Another option to get to Furnace Creek is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 298 km from Furnace Creek. You’ll find branches of Ace and Priceless, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Furnace Creek, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Furnace Creek takes 507 km and will cost you around $80. From Phoenix, the ticket costs about $74 for a journey of 636 km.

Airports near Furnace Creek

Airlines serving Furnace Creek

KLM
Good (1,479 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,872 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,829 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,359 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,285 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,906 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,158 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,508 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,856 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,375 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (396 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,184 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,232 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Furnace Creek

Most booked hotels in Furnace Creek

The Inn at Death Valley
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1281 reviews)
$326+
Stovepipe Wells Village
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 103 reviews)
$182+
The Ranch At Death Valley
2 stars
Excellent (8, 5435 reviews)
$169+

Renting a car in Furnace Creek

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41.