Yucca Valley travel guide

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You're Going to Love Yucca Valley

With a population of 20,700, Yucca Valley is a must-see destination in California, United States. Yucca Valley deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Yucca Valley

If you’re looking for affordable options, AWE Bar (56193 Twentynine Palms Highway) and La Casita Restaurant - Yucca Valley (57154 29 Palms Hwy) are great picks.

When to visit Yucca Valley

Yucca Valley in April
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Yucca Valley in April
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Yucca Valley in July, when the average temperature is 86 °F, and the highest can go up to 102.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 0.8″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Yucca Valley, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Yucca Valley

Plane

Although Yucca Valley doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palm Springs (PSP), which is located 20 miles from Yucca Valley. Ontario Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Copa Airlines, Emirates and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Yucca Valley departs from Santa Rosa and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Yucca Valley. The train journey from Yucca Valley to Los Angeles takes 2h 36m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Dallas, expect to pay about $122 for a 40h 02m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Yucca Valley is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 108 miles from Yucca Valley. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

Although Yucca Valley doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palm Springs (PSP), which is located 20 miles from Yucca Valley. Ontario Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Copa Airlines, Emirates and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Yucca Valley departs from Santa Rosa and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Yucca Valley. The train journey from Yucca Valley to Los Angeles takes 2h 36m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Dallas, expect to pay about $122 for a 40h 02m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Yucca Valley is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 108 miles from Yucca Valley. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Yucca Valley

Airlines serving Yucca Valley

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (940 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,584 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,863 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,654 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,545 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (773 reviews)
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Where to stay in Yucca Valley

Average rates range from around $357 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $291 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Yucca Val/Joshua Tree Nat Pk Area and Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Joshua Tree National Park.

Where to stay in popular areas of Yucca Valley

Most booked hotels in Yucca Valley

Pioneertown Motel
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 430 reviews)
$188+
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Joshua Tree National Park
2 stars
Good (7.4, 485 reviews)
$90+
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Yucca Valley Joshua Tree
2 stars
Good (7.3, 53 reviews)
$125+
Super 8 by Wyndham Yucca Val/Joshua Tree Nat Pk Area
2 stars
Good (7.2, 1534 reviews)
$69+

Renting a car in Yucca Valley

Renting a car in Yucca Valley costs $54 per day, on average, or $109 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Yucca Valley.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Yucca Valley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Yucca Valley is Standard (Chevrolet Colorado or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Subaru XV Crosstrek or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Yucca Valley costs $54 per day, on average, or $109 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Yucca Valley.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Yucca Valley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Yucca Valley is Standard (Chevrolet Colorado or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Subaru XV Crosstrek or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.