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
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″.
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, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Desert Hot Springs departs from Oakland and takes around 1h 25m.
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 Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.
Airlines serving Desert Hot Springs
Where to stay in Desert Hot Springs
Average rates range from around $334 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $102 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Acres Landing and Desert Hot Springs Spa Hotel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Desert Hot Springs
Most booked hotels in Desert Hot Springs
Renting a car in Desert Hot Springs
Renting a car in Desert Hot Springs costs $53 per day, on average, or $106 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Desert Hot Springs.
Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Desert Hot Springs, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.