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 December
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Desert Hot Springs in December
Estimated hotel price
$83
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 United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and American 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 Midway, 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 United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and American 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 Midway, 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 (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,618 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,807 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,089 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,043 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,602 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,090 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,419 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
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Where to stay in Desert Hot Springs

Average rates range from around $339 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $224 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, 133 reviews)
$255+
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Azure Palm Hot Springs
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 150 reviews)
$231+
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Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1691 reviews)
$193+
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Hilton Palm Springs
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1522 reviews)
$138+
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Aqua Soleil Hotel and Mineral Water Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1891 reviews)
$77+
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The O Spa Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8, 129 reviews)
$136+
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Renting a car in Desert Hot Springs

Renting a car in Desert Hot Springs costs $84 per day, on average, or $167 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, 20% more expensive than at Palm 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. Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Desert Hot Springs, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Desert Hot Springs costs $84 per day, on average, or $167 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, 20% more expensive than at Palm 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. Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Desert Hot Springs, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

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