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 July
Estimated hotel price
$70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Desert Hot Springs in July
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, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Desert Hot Springs departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 24m.

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 Hertz and Fox, 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, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Desert Hot Springs departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 24m.

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 Hertz and Fox, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Desert Hot Springs

Airlines serving Desert Hot Springs

Lufthansa
Good (7,188 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,640 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,536 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,250 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,071 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,419 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,340 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,234 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,298 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (874 reviews)
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Where to stay in Desert Hot Springs

Average rates range from around $356 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

Azure Palm Hot Springs
3 stars
Excellent (9, 203 reviews)
$279+
The O Spa Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8, 86 reviews)
$114+
Aqua Soleil Hotel and Mineral Water Spa
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1221 reviews)
$75+
Ace Hotel and Swim Club
4 stars
Good (7.8, 625 reviews)
$202+
Caliente Tropics Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, 3092 reviews)
$89+
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
3 stars
Good (7.4, 2712 reviews)
$104+

Renting a car in Desert Hot Springs

Renting a car in Desert Hot Springs costs $57 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Desert Hot Springs.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Desert Hot Springs is Economy (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Desert Hot Springs costs $57 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Desert Hot Springs.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Desert Hot Springs is Economy (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.