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

Ridgecrest travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ridgecrest

With a population of 27,616, Ridgecrest is a must-see destination in California, United States. Ridgecrest deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Ridgecrest

Ridgecrest in August
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ridgecrest in August
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ridgecrest in July, when the average temperature is 86 °F, and the highest can go up to 102.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 0.7″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Ridgecrest, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Ridgecrest

Plane

Although Ridgecrest doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Victorville Southern California Logistics (VCV), which is located 73 miles from Ridgecrest. Victorville Southern California Logistics is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Air New Zealand, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States.

Car

Another option to get to Ridgecrest is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 114 miles from Ridgecrest. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

Although Ridgecrest doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Victorville Southern California Logistics (VCV), which is located 73 miles from Ridgecrest. Victorville Southern California Logistics is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Air New Zealand, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States.

Car

Another option to get to Ridgecrest is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 114 miles from Ridgecrest. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Ridgecrest

VCVVictorville Southern California Logistics
BFLBakersfield Meadows Field

Airlines serving Ridgecrest

United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,414 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,162 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ridgecrest

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Ridgecrest an Extended Stay Studios and Best Western China Lake Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ridgecrest

Most booked hotels in Ridgecrest

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Best Western China Lake Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1170 reviews)
$136+
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Red Roof Inn Ridgecrest
3 stars
Good (7.8, 591 reviews)
$120+
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Clarion Inn Near China Lake Naval Station
3 stars
Good (7.7, 977 reviews)
$106+
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Baymont by Wyndham Ridgecrest
2 stars
Good (7.6, 1012 reviews)
$86+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Ridgecrest, CA
2 stars
Good (7, 632 reviews)
$80+
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Renting a car in Ridgecrest

Renting a car in Ridgecrest costs $60 per day, on average, or $121 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Ridgecrest (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. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ridgecrest, while also 6% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Ridgecrest costs $60 per day, on average, or $121 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Ridgecrest (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. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ridgecrest, while also 6% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Ridgecrest

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$42/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$42/day

Compact
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