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
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Furnace Creek in June
Estimated hotel price
$129
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 15h 10m.

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 Thrifty 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 483 km and will cost you around $60. From Phoenix, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 877 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 15h 10m.

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 Thrifty 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 483 km and will cost you around $60. From Phoenix, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 877 km.

Airports near Furnace Creek

LASLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Airlines serving Furnace Creek

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,247 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Furnace Creek

Hiring a car in Furnace Creek

Expect to pay $1.60 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 $19.11 and $25.48.

Expect to pay $1.60 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 $19.11 and $25.48.