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. Furnace Creek deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Furnace Creek

Furnace Creek in September
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Furnace Creek in September
Estimated hotel price
$122
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 19h 34m.

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 Ace and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.

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 19h 34m.

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 Ace and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Furnace Creek

LASLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Airlines serving Furnace Creek

Lufthansa
Good (8,299 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,277 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,113 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,243 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (982 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,685 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,031 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,459 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,552 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,835 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,534 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,391 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Furnace Creek

Hiring a car in Furnace Creek

Expect to pay $2.17 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 $25.98 and $34.63.

Expect to pay $2.17 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 $25.98 and $34.63.