With a population of 152,750, Palmdale is a must-see destination in California, United States. Palmdale deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Baracoa Cuban Restaurant (853 Auto Center Dr) and El Torito - Palmdale (1161 W. Ave. P.) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Palmdale in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 96.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 1.5″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Palmdale, with an average rainfall of 0″.
Although Palmdale doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bob Hope Airport (BUR), which is located 30 miles from Palmdale. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Palmdale departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Palmdale. The train journey from Palmdale to Woodland Hills takes 0h 43m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Santa Barbara, expect to pay about $25 for a 2h 02m trip. The train station in Palmdale is called Palmdale, and is located 0.9 miles from the city center.
Another option to get to Palmdale is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 38 miles from Palmdale. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Palmdale, including Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Ontario, the bus ride to Palmdale takes 40 miles and will cost you around $24. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 120 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Motel 6 Palmdale and Hampton Inn & Suites Palmdale.
Renting a car in Palmdale costs $54 per day, on average, or $109 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 14% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Palmdale (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Palmdale is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.