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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 May
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Furnace Creek in May
Estimated hotel price
$101
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 77 miles from Furnace Creek. The shortest domestic flight to Furnace Creek departs from Burbank and takes around 1h 07m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Furnace Creek.

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 Ace and Economy Rent a Car, 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 300 miles and will cost you around $75. From Phoenix, the ticket costs about $73 for a journey of 395 miles.

Plane

Although Furnace Creek doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inyokern (IYK), which is located 77 miles from Furnace Creek. The shortest domestic flight to Furnace Creek departs from Burbank and takes around 1h 07m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Furnace Creek.

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 Ace and Economy Rent a Car, 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 300 miles and will cost you around $75. From Phoenix, the ticket costs about $73 for a journey of 395 miles.

Airports near Furnace Creek

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Airlines serving Furnace Creek

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,663 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,625 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,017 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,131 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,699 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,447 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (886 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,345 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,111 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,632 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,158 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,422 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,570 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 (8.8, 1256 reviews)
$437+
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Stovepipe Wells Village
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 72 reviews)
$203+
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The Ranch At Death Valley
2 stars
Excellent (8, 4566 reviews)
$240+
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Renting a car in Furnace Creek

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.