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
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 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Desert Hot Springs include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Desert Hot Springs departs from Minneapolis and takes around 3h 38m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Desert Hot Springs.
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 Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Desert Hot Springs using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Desert Hot Springs takes 125 miles and will cost you around $21. From Phoenix, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 285 miles.
Airlines serving Desert Hot Springs
Where to stay in Desert Hot Springs
Average rates range from around $313 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $264 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include El Morocco Inn & Spa 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 $49 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Desert Hot Springs.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Desert Hot Springs, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.