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 54 km 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 208 km 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 Las Vegas, the bus ride to Twentynine Palms takes 974 km and will cost you around $92. From San Francisco, the ticket costs about $138 for a journey of 1143 km.

Plane

Although Twentynine Palms doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palm Springs (PSP), which is located 54 km 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 208 km 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 Las Vegas, the bus ride to Twentynine Palms takes 974 km and will cost you around $92. From San Francisco, the ticket costs about $138 for a journey of 1143 km.

Airports near Twentynine Palms

Airlines serving Twentynine Palms

Lufthansa
Good (4,676 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,504 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,941 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,814 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,607 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,608 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,353 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (964 reviews)
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Where to stay in Twentynine Palms

Average rates range from around $222 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $262 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

Fairfield Inn & Suites Twentynine Palms - Joshua Tree National Park
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 418 reviews)
$156+
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Twentynine Palms, An IHG Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 747 reviews)
$141+
Oasis Inn and Suites Joshua Tree -29 Palms
3 stars
Good (7.3, 643 reviews)
$114+
Starlight Inn Joshua Tree - 29 Palms
2 stars
Good (7.3, 594 reviews)
$58+
Motel 6 Twentynine Palms
2 stars
Good (7.2, 1790 reviews)
$89+
SureStay Plus by Best Western Twentynine Palms Joshua Tree
2 stars
Good (6.1, 494 reviews)
$110+

Renting a car in Twentynine Palms

Renting a car in Twentynine Palms costs $35 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 67% 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. Standard (Hyundai Sonata or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Twentynine Palms, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Twentynine Palms costs $35 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 67% 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. Standard (Hyundai Sonata or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Twentynine Palms, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.