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 February
Estimated hotel price
$256
1 night at 3-star hotel
Furnace Creek in February
Estimated hotel price
$256
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 77 miles from Furnace Creek. The shortest flight to Furnace Creek from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 22h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Furnace Creek is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 185 miles from Furnace Creek. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Furnace Creek, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Furnace Creek takes 305 miles and will cost you around $62. From Phoenix, the ticket costs about $127 for a journey of 395 miles.

Plane

Although Furnace Creek doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inyokern (IYK), which is located 77 miles from Furnace Creek. The shortest flight to Furnace Creek from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 22h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Furnace Creek is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 185 miles from Furnace Creek. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Furnace Creek, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Furnace Creek takes 305 miles and will cost you around $62. From Phoenix, the ticket costs about $127 for a journey of 395 miles.

Airports near Furnace Creek

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Airlines serving Furnace Creek

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,860 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,813 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,318 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,273 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,903 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,147 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,541 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,835 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (393 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,173 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,224 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Furnace Creek

Hiring a car in Furnace Creek

Expect to pay $1.86 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 $22.22 and $29.63.

Expect to pay $1.86 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 $22.22 and $29.63.