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

Desert Hot Springs travel guide

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With a population of 25,938, Desert Hot Springs is a must-see destination in California, United States.

When to visit Desert Hot Springs

Desert Hot Springs in September
Estimated hotel price
$124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Desert Hot Springs in September
Estimated hotel price
$124
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 9 miles 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 104 miles from Desert Hot Springs. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Alamo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

When flying to Desert Hot Springs, you’ll arrive at Palm Springs (PSP), which is located 9 miles 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 104 miles from Desert Hot Springs. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Alamo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Desert Hot Springs

SANSan Diego
ONTOntario
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving Desert Hot Springs

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,960 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,731 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,929 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,937 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,883 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,977 reviews)
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Where to stay in Desert Hot Springs

Average rates range from around $648 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $465 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 (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$245+
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Hotel Zoso
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$198+
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Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$124+
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V Palm Springs
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$199+
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The Saguaro Palm Springs
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$158+
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Travelodge By Wyndham Palm Springs
2 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$77+
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Hiring a car in Desert Hot Springs

Expect to pay $1.57 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 $18.76 and $25.01.

Expect to pay $1.57 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 $18.76 and $25.01.

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