Big Bear Lake travel guide
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You're Going to Love Big Bear Lake
With a population of 5,019, Big Bear Lake is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Big Bear Lake to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Big Bear Lake
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Big Bear Lake in July, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -7 °C, with an average temperature of 1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 118 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Big Bear Lake, with an average rainfall of 4 mm.
How to Get to Big Bear Lake
Plane
Although Big Bear Lake doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ontario Airport (ONT), which is located 66 km from Big Bear Lake. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Big Bear Lake from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 11h 05m.
Train
AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Big Bear Lake.
Car
Another option to get to Big Bear Lake is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 131 km from Big Bear Lake. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in Los Angeles.
Airlines serving Big Bear Lake
Where to stay in Big Bear Lake
Average rates range from around €217 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €240 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hillcrest Lodge and Ith Big Bear Lake Hostel & Retreat Center.
Where to stay in popular areas of Big Bear Lake
Most booked hotels in Big Bear Lake
Hiring a car in Big Bear Lake
Expect to pay €0.85 per litre in Big Bear Lake (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €10.14 and €13.52. The most frequently booked car type in Big Bear Lake is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.