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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 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 Ontario and takes around 1h 05m.

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 523 km and will cost you around $37. From Santa Ana, the ticket costs about $87 for a journey of 539 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 Ontario and takes around 1h 05m.

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 523 km and will cost you around $37. From Santa Ana, the ticket costs about $87 for a journey of 539 km.

Airports near Furnace Creek

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Airlines serving Furnace Creek

Lufthansa
Good (8,002 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,980 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,453 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,367 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,946 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,216 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,589 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,720 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,042 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,253 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,331 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 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 (8.7, 1294 reviews)
$219+
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Stovepipe Wells Village Hotel - Inside the Park
3 stars
Excellent (8, 123 reviews)
$131+
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The Ranch At Death Valley
2 stars
Good (7.9, 5529 reviews)
$137+
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Renting a car in Furnace Creek

Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31.

Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31.