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 June
Estimated hotel price
$180
1 night at 3-star hotel
Furnace Creek in June
Estimated hotel price
$180
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 21h 42m.

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 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 124 km from Furnace Creek. The shortest flight to Furnace Creek from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 21h 42m.

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 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 (8,228 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,569 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,196 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,060 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,538 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,245 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,722 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,154 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,970 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,207 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,566 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,529 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,466 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,591 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Furnace Creek

Hiring a car in Furnace Creek

Expect to pay $1.98 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 $23.73 and $31.64.

Expect to pay $1.98 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 $23.73 and $31.64.