Desert Hot Springs travel guide
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You're Going to Love Desert Hot Springs
With a population of 25,938, Desert Hot Springs is a must-see destination in California, United States.
When to visit Desert Hot Springs
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Desert Hot Springs in July, when the average temperature is 33 °C, and the highest can go up to 42 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 29 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Desert Hot Springs, with an average rainfall of 1 mm.
How to Get to Desert Hot Springs
Plane
When flying to Desert Hot Springs, you’ll arrive at Palm Springs (PSP), which is located 9 miles from the city centre.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Desert Hot Springs. The train journey from Desert Hot Springs to Los Angeles takes 2h 36m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Tucson, expect to pay about $100 for a 6h 47m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Desert Hot Springs is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 104 miles from Desert Hot Springs. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
FlixBus operates bus routes to Desert Hot Springs.
Airlines serving Desert Hot Springs
Where to stay in Desert Hot Springs
Average rates range from around $507 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $424 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include El Morocco Inn & Spa and Desert Hot Springs Inn.
Where to stay in popular areas of Desert Hot Springs
Most booked hotels in Desert Hot Springs
Hiring a car in Desert Hot Springs
Expect to pay $1.64 per litre in Desert Hot Springs (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.64 and $26.18. The most frequently booked car type in Desert Hot Springs is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.