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 July
Estimated hotel price
£74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Furnace Creek in July
Estimated hotel price
£74
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 159 km from Furnace Creek. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Furnace Creek include Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest flight to Furnace Creek from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 10h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Furnace Creek.

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 Dollar, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Furnace Creek, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From East Los Angeles, the bus ride to Furnace Creek takes 426 km and will cost you around £63. From East Los Angeles, the ticket costs about £63 for a journey of 435 km.

Plane

Although Furnace Creek doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Las Vegas McCarran Airport (LAS), which is located 159 km from Furnace Creek. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Furnace Creek include Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest flight to Furnace Creek from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 10h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Furnace Creek.

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 Dollar, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Furnace Creek, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From East Los Angeles, the bus ride to Furnace Creek takes 426 km and will cost you around £63. From East Los Angeles, the ticket costs about £63 for a journey of 435 km.

Airports near Furnace Creek

Airlines serving Furnace Creek

Lufthansa
Good (4,664 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,534 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,859 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,176 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,651 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Furnace Creek

Most booked hotels in Furnace Creek

The Ranch At Death Valley
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£136+

Hiring a car in Furnace Creek

Expect to pay £0.83 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 £9.88 and £13.18.

Expect to pay £0.83 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 £9.88 and £13.18.