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How to get there
Where to stay
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Tehachapi travel guide

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You're Going to Love Tehachapi

With a population of 14,414, Tehachapi is a must-see destination in California, United States. Tehachapi deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Tehachapi

Tehachapi in September
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tehachapi in September
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tehachapi in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 2.9″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Tehachapi, with an average rainfall of 0.1″.

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How to Get to Tehachapi

Plane

Although Tehachapi doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bob Hope Airport (BUR), which is located 65 miles from Tehachapi. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Tehachapi departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

The train station in Tehachapi is called Tehachapi, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Tehachapi is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 75 miles from Tehachapi. You’ll find branches of Ace and Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

Although Tehachapi doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bob Hope Airport (BUR), which is located 65 miles from Tehachapi. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Tehachapi departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

The train station in Tehachapi is called Tehachapi, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Tehachapi is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 75 miles from Tehachapi. You’ll find branches of Ace and Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Tehachapi

LAXLos Angeles
ONTOntario
BURBurbank Bob Hope

Airlines serving Tehachapi

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,094 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,438 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,505 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,522 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,448 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
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Where to stay in Tehachapi

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tehachapi Hwy 58/Mill St. By IHG and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Tehachapi.

Where to stay in popular areas of Tehachapi

Most booked hotels in Tehachapi

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Tehachapi
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 442 reviews)
$155+
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Towneplace Suites By Marriott Tehachapi
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 48 reviews)
$164+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tehachapi Hwy 58/Mill St. By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 477 reviews)
$136+
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Best Western Plus Country Park Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.7, 377 reviews)
$148+
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Baymont by Wyndham Tehachapi
2 stars
Good (7.5, 968 reviews)
$89+
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SureStay by Best Western Tehachapi
2 stars
Good (7.5, 702 reviews)
$96+
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Renting a car in Tehachapi

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Tehachapi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Tehachapi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.

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