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 November
Estimated hotel price
$72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Desert Hot Springs in November
Estimated hotel price
$72
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 Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Desert Hot Springs departs from Bellingham and takes around 2h 49m.

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 Midway and Ace, 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 Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Desert Hot Springs departs from Bellingham and takes around 2h 49m.

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 Midway and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Desert Hot Springs

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SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving Desert Hot Springs

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,683 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,657 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,018 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,150 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,836 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,073 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,132 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,460 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,517 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,597 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,356 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,633 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,121 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,165 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,427 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,648 reviews)
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Where to stay in Desert Hot Springs

Average rates range from around $355 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $284 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Desert Hot Springs

Most booked hotels in Desert Hot Springs

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Lido Palms Resort & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 135 reviews)
$223+
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Azure Palm Hot Springs
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 154 reviews)
$306+
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Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1698 reviews)
$214+
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Best Western Plus Las Brisas Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2650 reviews)
$175+
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Onsen Hotel and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 255 reviews)
$130+
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Hotel Zoso
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1401 reviews)
$149+
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Renting a car in Desert Hot Springs

Renting a car in Desert Hot Springs costs $74 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Palm Springs.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Desert Hot Springs, while also 14% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Desert Hot Springs costs $74 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Palm Springs.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Desert Hot Springs, while also 14% cheaper than other types, on average.

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