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

Furnace Creek travel guide

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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 December
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Furnace Creek in December
Estimated hotel price
$108
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 Las Vegas McCarran Airport (LAS), which is located 99 miles from Furnace Creek. The shortest flight to Furnace Creek from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 22h 17m.

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 Fox, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Furnace Creek, including LuxXpress, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Ontario, the bus ride to Furnace Creek takes 260 miles and will cost you around $64. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $114 for a journey of 390 miles.

Plane

Although Furnace Creek doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Las Vegas McCarran Airport (LAS), which is located 99 miles from Furnace Creek. The shortest flight to Furnace Creek from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 22h 17m.

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 Fox, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Furnace Creek, including LuxXpress, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Ontario, the bus ride to Furnace Creek takes 260 miles and will cost you around $64. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $114 for a journey of 390 miles.

Airports near Furnace Creek

LASLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Airlines serving Furnace Creek

Lufthansa
Good (7,200 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,078 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,969 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,653 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,884 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,850 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,282 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,654 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,088 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,328 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,299 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,910 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Furnace Creek

Hiring a car in Furnace Creek

Expect to pay $1.52 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 $18.23 and $24.30.

Expect to pay $1.52 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 $18.23 and $24.30.

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