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
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″.
How to Get to Ridgecrest
Plane
When flying to Ridgecrest, you’ll arrive at Inyokern (IYK), which is located 15 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Ridgecrest is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 184 km from Ridgecrest. You’ll find branches of Ace and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.
Airlines serving Ridgecrest
Where to stay in Ridgecrest
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ridgecrest - China Lake By IHG and Hotel Ridgecrest an Extended Stay Studios.
Where to stay in popular areas of Ridgecrest
Most booked hotels in Ridgecrest
Renting a car in Ridgecrest
Renting a car in Ridgecrest costs $87 per day, on average, or $174 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Ridgecrest is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.