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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. 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 July
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Desert Hot Springs in July
Estimated hotel price
$79
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 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Desert Hot Springs include Emirates, Air New Zealand and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Desert Hot Springs departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 33m.

Car

Another option to get to Desert Hot Springs is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 104 miles from Desert Hot Springs. You’ll find branches of Midway and MEXRENTACAR , 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 center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Desert Hot Springs include Emirates, Air New Zealand and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Desert Hot Springs departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 33m.

Car

Another option to get to Desert Hot Springs is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 104 miles from Desert Hot Springs. You’ll find branches of Midway and MEXRENTACAR , 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

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 (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,860 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 (9,672 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,347 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 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 $368 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $304 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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Azure Palm Hot Springs
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 135 reviews)
$245+
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Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1657 reviews)
$138+
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Aqua Soleil Hotel and Mineral Water Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1849 reviews)
$80+
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The O Spa Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8, 125 reviews)
$156+
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Caliente Tropics
3 stars
Good (7.8, 4188 reviews)
$116+
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Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
3 stars
Good (7.5, 2261 reviews)
$84+
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Renting a car in Desert Hot Springs

Renting a car in Desert Hot Springs costs $71 per day, on average, or $141 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, 11% more expensive than at Palm Springs.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. 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 rental cars (Buick Encore or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Desert Hot Springs costs $71 per day, on average, or $141 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, 11% more expensive than at Palm Springs.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. 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 rental cars (Buick Encore or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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