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

Furnace Creek travel guide

Furnace Creek Tourism | Furnace Creek Guide

You're Going to Love Furnace Creek

With a population of 24, Furnace Creek is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Furnace Creek to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Furnace Creek

Furnace Creek in June
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Furnace Creek in June
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Furnace Creek in July, when the average temperature is 38 °C, and the highest can go up to 46 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 178 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Furnace Creek, with an average rainfall of 7 mm.

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How to Get to Furnace Creek

Plane

Although Furnace Creek doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inyokern (IYK), which is located 124 km from Furnace Creek. The shortest flight to Furnace Creek from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 17h 43m.

Car

Another option to get to Furnace Creek is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 298 km from Furnace Creek. You’ll find branches of Avis and Fat Uncle Car Rental, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Furnace Creek, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Greyhound. From East Los Angeles, the bus ride to Furnace Creek takes 418 km and will cost you around $97. From Phoenix, the ticket costs about $128 for a journey of 636 km.

Plane

Although Furnace Creek doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inyokern (IYK), which is located 124 km from Furnace Creek. The shortest flight to Furnace Creek from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 17h 43m.

Car

Another option to get to Furnace Creek is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 298 km from Furnace Creek. You’ll find branches of Avis and Fat Uncle Car Rental, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Furnace Creek, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Greyhound. From East Los Angeles, the bus ride to Furnace Creek takes 418 km and will cost you around $97. From Phoenix, the ticket costs about $128 for a journey of 636 km.

Airports near Furnace Creek

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Airlines serving Furnace Creek

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,618 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,807 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,089 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,043 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,602 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,090 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,419 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Furnace Creek

Hiring a car in Furnace Creek

Expect to pay $1.56 per litre in Furnace Creek (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.69 and $24.92.

Expect to pay $1.56 per litre in Furnace Creek (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.69 and $24.92.