Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Desert Hot Springs to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Desert Hot Springs

Desert Hot Springs in December
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Desert Hot Springs in December
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Desert Hot Springs

Plane

When flying to Desert Hot Springs, you’ll arrive at Palm Springs (PSP), which is located 15 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Desert Hot Springs is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 167 km from Desert Hot Springs. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

When flying to Desert Hot Springs, you’ll arrive at Palm Springs (PSP), which is located 15 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Desert Hot Springs is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 167 km from Desert Hot Springs. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Desert Hot Springs

SANSan Diego
ONTOntario
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving Desert Hot Springs

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,649 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,605 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,112 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,056 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,551 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,103 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,620 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,415 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,513 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 reviews)
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Where to stay in Desert Hot Springs

Average rates range from around $605 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $443 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

Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$309+
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Best Western Plus Las Brisas Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$266+
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Hilton Palm Springs
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$239+
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Caliente Tropics
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$193+
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Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$126+
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Travelodge By Wyndham Palm Springs
2 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
$80+
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Hiring a car in Desert Hot Springs

Expect to pay $1.49 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 $17.85 and $23.79. Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Desert Hot Springs, while also 14% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.49 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 $17.85 and $23.79. Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Desert Hot Springs, while also 14% cheaper than other types, on average.