With a population of 7,414, Joshua Tree is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Joshua Tree to see all of its attractions.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Joshua Tree in July, when the average temperature is 87.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 105.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 0.7″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Joshua Tree, with an average rainfall of 0″.
Although Joshua Tree doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palm Springs (PSP), which is located 38 km from Joshua Tree. Ontario Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Copa Airlines, Frontier and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Joshua Tree departs from Minneapolis and takes around 3h 38m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Joshua Tree.
Another option to get to Joshua Tree is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 184 km from Joshua Tree. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.
You can travel by bus to Joshua Tree using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Joshua Tree takes 201 km and will cost you around $21. From Phoenix, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 459 km.
Average rates range from around $257 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $179 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Joshua Tree (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Joshua Tree, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.