Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Desert Hot Springs deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Desert Hot Springs

Desert Hot Springs in May
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Desert Hot Springs in May
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Desert Hot Springs in July, when the average temperature is 91.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 107.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 1.1″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Desert Hot Springs, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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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 center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Desert Hot Springs include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Desert Hot Springs departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 37m.

Car

Another option to get to Desert Hot Springs is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 167 km from Desert Hot Springs. You’ll find branches of Ace and Priceless, 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 center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Desert Hot Springs include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Desert Hot Springs departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 37m.

Car

Another option to get to Desert Hot Springs is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 167 km from Desert Hot Springs. You’ll find branches of Ace and Priceless, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Desert Hot Springs

Airlines serving Desert Hot Springs

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,570 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,515 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,044 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,015 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,010 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,407 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,444 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,289 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,281 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,400 reviews)
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Where to stay in Desert Hot Springs

Average rates range from around $273 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $188 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Desert Hot Springs

Most booked hotels in Desert Hot Springs

Azure Palm Hot Springs
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 146 reviews)
$241+
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1687 reviews)
$189+
Hotel Zoso
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1401 reviews)
$168+
Aqua Soleil Hotel and Mineral Water Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1877 reviews)
$78+
The O Spa Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8, 127 reviews)
$141+
V Palm Springs
4 stars
Good (7.6, 933 reviews)
$123+

Renting a car in Desert Hot Springs

Renting a car in Desert Hot Springs costs $48 per day, on average, or $97 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 40% cheaper than airport locations in Desert Hot Springs.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Desert Hot Springs (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

Renting a car in Desert Hot Springs costs $48 per day, on average, or $97 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 40% cheaper than airport locations in Desert Hot Springs.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Desert Hot Springs (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.