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 July
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel
Desert Hot Springs in July
Estimated hotel price
$130
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 Economy Rent a Car and Fox, 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 Economy Rent a Car and Fox, 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 (7,208 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,089 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,975 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,818 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,859 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,593 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,671 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,091 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,347 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,304 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 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 $500 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)
$227+
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Caliente Tropics Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$191+
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Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$138+
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V Palm Springs
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$217+
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The Saguaro Palm Springs
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$211+
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Travelodge By Wyndham Palm Springs
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
$97+
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Hiring a car in Desert Hot Springs

Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.54 and $24.72. The most frequently booked car type in Desert Hot Springs is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Buick Encore or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.54 and $24.72. The most frequently booked car type in Desert Hot Springs is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Buick Encore or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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