Twentynine Palms travel guide

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You're Going to Love Twentynine Palms

With a population of 25,048, Twentynine Palms is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Twentynine Palms to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Twentynine Palms

If you’re looking for affordable options, Kitchen in the Desert (6427 Mesquite Ave) and Mara (73511 Twentynine Palms Highway) are great picks.

When to visit Twentynine Palms

Twentynine Palms in September
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Twentynine Palms in September
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Twentynine Palms in July, when the average temperature is 87.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 104 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 0.4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Twentynine Palms, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Twentynine Palms

Plane

Although Twentynine Palms doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palm Springs (PSP), which is located 34 miles from Twentynine Palms. 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 Twentynine Palms departs from Santa Rosa and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Twentynine Palms.

Car

Another option to get to Twentynine Palms is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 129 miles from Twentynine Palms. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Twentynine Palms. From San Francisco, the bus ride to Twentynine Palms takes 710 miles and will cost you around $104. From Denver, the ticket costs about $193 for a journey of 1600 miles.

Plane

Although Twentynine Palms doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palm Springs (PSP), which is located 34 miles from Twentynine Palms. 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 Twentynine Palms departs from Santa Rosa and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Twentynine Palms.

Car

Another option to get to Twentynine Palms is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 129 miles from Twentynine Palms. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Twentynine Palms. From San Francisco, the bus ride to Twentynine Palms takes 710 miles and will cost you around $104. From Denver, the ticket costs about $193 for a journey of 1600 miles.

Airports near Twentynine Palms

Airlines serving Twentynine Palms

Lufthansa
Good (4,668 reviews)
KLM
Good (853 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,530 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (485 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,961 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,849 reviews)
Finnair
Good (870 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,645 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,605 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,349 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,330 reviews)
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Where to stay in Twentynine Palms

Average rates range from around $217 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $289 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Twentynine Palms, An IHG Hotel and Fairfield Inn & Suites Twentynine Palms - Joshua Tree National Park.

Where to stay in popular areas of Twentynine Palms

Most booked hotels in Twentynine Palms

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Twentynine Palms, An IHG Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 751 reviews)
$134+
Fairfield Inn & Suites Twentynine Palms - Joshua Tree National Park
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 419 reviews)
$155+
Oasis Inn and Suites Joshua Tree -29 Palms
3 stars
Good (7.3, 642 reviews)
$114+
Motel 6 Twentynine Palms
2 stars
Good (7.2, 1800 reviews)
$75+
Starlight Inn Joshua Tree - 29 Palms
2 stars
Good (7.2, 589 reviews)
$58+
SureStay Plus by Best Western Twentynine Palms Joshua Tree
2 stars
Good (6.1, 497 reviews)
$111+

Renting a car in Twentynine Palms

Renting a car in Twentynine Palms costs $36 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 61% cheaper than airport locations in Twentynine Palms.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Twentynine Palms (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 Twentynine Palms is Intermediate (Honda Civic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Hyundai Sonata or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Twentynine Palms costs $36 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 61% cheaper than airport locations in Twentynine Palms.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Twentynine Palms (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 Twentynine Palms is Intermediate (Honda Civic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Hyundai Sonata or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.