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Beatty

Stay one night in Beatty as a cheaper bed for a Death Valley trip, not as a destination: rooms run well under park lodges, and Rhyolite is about 10 minutes west.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
Oct–Apr
avoid Jun–Aug (extreme desert heat)
Airport
LAS
Nights
1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

Beatty is a small desert town on US 95 at the junction with Nevada 374, west of Las Vegas and on the road toward Death Valley National Park. It exists for travellers: motels, an RV park, a casino, a museum and the ghost town of Rhyolite just west. Most people sleep here to cut the cost of a Death Valley trip, then drive into the park early. Check the official park map for the exact entrance and drive times before you commit.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Beatty, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffeecheck$3–5
  • Street or quick mealDiner breakfastcheck$10–16
  • Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per roomUS$140
  • Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$120
  • High-end bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$180

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$120 · High US$200

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Rhyolite ghost townGoldwell Open Air MuseumBeatty MuseumBase for Death Valley National Park
Airports
LAS Harry Reid International, Las Vegas (About 2 h by car on US 95 north; the nearest airport (check))

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Beatty: next 7 days

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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

15°C

0°C

3 rd

Feb

18°C

3°C

3 rd

Mar

22°C

6°C

3 rd

Apr

26°C

9°C

2 rd

May

32°C

14°C

2 rd

Jun

37°C

19°C

1 rd

Jul

40°C

22°C

2 rd

Aug

39°C

21°C

2 rd

Sep

35°C

17°C

2 rd

Oct

28°C

10°C

2 rd

Nov

20°C

4°C

2 rd

Dec

14°C

0°C

3 rd

High / low °C · rd = rain days

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

You need a car. There is no local transit; US 95 and Nevada 374 are the only paved routes, and distances to food, fuel and the park are measured in tens of miles. Fuel up in Beatty before heading toward Death Valley.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Rhyolite ghost town and Goldwell Open Air Museum

go

Door to door: About 15 min

Drive west on Nevada 374, about 10 minutes

Free, open-air ruins; go early or late for cooler light. No shade, no water.

Death Valley National Park

caution

Door to door: Check before you go

Drive west on Nevada 374 toward the park; check the official park map for the entrance and route

Confirm the entrance, opening status and drive time on the official park map; start early in warm months.

Tonopah

caution

Door to door: About 1 h 45 min (check)

Drive north on US 95

A long, empty drive; only worth it if you are heading north anyway.

Las Vegas

caution

Door to door: About 2 h (check)

Drive south on US 95

Onward travel leg, not a day trip: the drive each way is about 2 h. The practical arrival and departure point for flights and rental cars.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Main Street and Route 95 strip

Almost all motels, the museum and the casino sit within a few blocks; you can walk between them.

RV parks on Route 95

Full-hookup sites for RVs; book ahead in spring and autumn.

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$70–110 excl. bed (check)
Mid
$110–180 excl. bed (check)
High
$180+ excl. bed (check)

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel double room1 × 1 night × US$120US$120
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120US$240
Death Valley National Park entry, per vehicle1 × US$30 · check current fee on the official park siteUS$30
Fuel, Beatty and back1 × US$25 · checkUS$25
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 · checkUS$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$45
Trip total≈ US$245 per person per day, bed includedUS$490

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2026 estimate in US dollars; park entry and fuel excluded. Amounts are estimates — check current rates. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffeecheck$3–5
Diner breakfastcheck$10–16
Casino café or steakhouse maincheck$15–35
Motel double room, spring or autumncheck; rates rise when park lodges sell out$80–180
Gallon of fuelcheck$4–6

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Beatty is a quiet, low-crime town; the real hazards are desert heat, long empty drives and wildlife on the road at night. Tell someone your route before heading into the park.
  • Summer daytime highs pass 40°C; carry more water than you think you need and do not hike in the afternoon.
  • Cell signal drops quickly outside town and inside the park; download offline maps before you leave.
  • Distances between services are long: fuel up in Beatty before you head out.
  • Gambling is 21+ with photo ID; under-21s cannot gamble and can be asked to leave the gambling premises.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire and ambulance
911

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Emergency

  • Police, fire and ambulance911

Embassy

No consulates in Beatty; nearest consulates are in Las Vegas, embassies in Washington, DC.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Beatty → Rhyolite, by car: about 8 miles west on Nevada 374, 10 min (check)
  • Beatty → Death Valley National Park: check the official park map for the entrance and drive time
  • Beatty → Las Vegas, by car: about 2 h south on US 95 (check)

Carry water and a paper map; signal is patchy outside town.

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Beatty. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Apr · avoid Jun–Aug (extreme desert heat) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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