Palmdale travel guide
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You're Going to Love Palmdale
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.
Where to Eat in Palmdale
If you’re looking for affordable options, BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Palmdale (1325 W Rancho Vista Blvd) and Baracoa Cuban Restaurant (853 Auto Center Dr) are great picks.
When to visit Palmdale
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″.
How to Get to Palmdale
Plane
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 Oakland and takes around 1h 28m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Palmdale. The train journey from Palmdale to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 44m trip. The train station in Palmdale is called Palmdale, and is located 0.9 miles from the city center.
Car
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 Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Palmdale, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Palmdale takes 120 miles and will cost you around $65. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 125 miles.
Airlines serving Palmdale
Where to stay in Palmdale
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Motel 6 Palmdale and Hampton Inn & Suites Palmdale.
Where to stay in popular areas of Palmdale
Most booked hotels in Palmdale
Renting a car in Palmdale
Renting a car in Palmdale costs $61 per day, on average, or $122 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, 25% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. 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 Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.