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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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Desert Hot Springs to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Desert Hot Springs

Desert Hot Springs in September
Estimated hotel price
$70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Desert Hot Springs in September
Estimated hotel price
$70
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 American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and British Airways. 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 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 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Desert Hot Springs include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and British Airways. 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 Ace and Midway, 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 (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,923 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,145 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,895 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
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Where to stay in Desert Hot Springs

Average rates range from around $378 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $266 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, 141 reviews)
$227+
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Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1680 reviews)
$155+
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Hotel Zoso
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1406 reviews)
$119+
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Aqua Soleil Hotel and Mineral Water Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1866 reviews)
$74+
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The O Spa Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8, 126 reviews)
$156+
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Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
3 stars
Good (7.5, 2288 reviews)
$74+
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Renting a car in Desert Hot Springs

Renting a car in Desert Hot Springs costs $45 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 43% cheaper than airport locations in Desert Hot 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.

Renting a car in Desert Hot Springs costs $45 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 43% cheaper than airport locations in Desert Hot 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.

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