Introduction
When to visit
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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Desert Hot Springs has to offer.

When to visit Desert Hot Springs

Desert Hot Springs in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Desert Hot Springs in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 125
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Desert Hot Springs in July, when the average temperature is 33 °C, and the highest can go up to 42 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 29 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Desert Hot Springs, with an average rainfall of 1 mm.

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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 15 km from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Desert Hot Springs include Air Canada, Air France and Delta. The shortest flight to Desert Hot Springs from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 58m.

Car

Another option to get to Desert Hot Springs is to pick up a car rental from Las Vegas, which is about 276 km from Desert Hot Springs. You’ll find branches of Fox and Ace, among others, in Las Vegas.

Plane

When flying to Desert Hot Springs, you’ll arrive at Palm Springs (PSP), which is located 15 km from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Desert Hot Springs include Air Canada, Air France and Delta. The shortest flight to Desert Hot Springs from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 58m.

Car

Another option to get to Desert Hot Springs is to pick up a car rental from Las Vegas, which is about 276 km from Desert Hot Springs. You’ll find branches of Fox and Ace, among others, in Las Vegas.

Airports near Desert Hot Springs

SANSan Diego
ONTOntario
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving Desert Hot Springs

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,507 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,979 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,466 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,996 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,988 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,477 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,381 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,653 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (861 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,335 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,535 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,132 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,150 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,034 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,384 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (368 reviews)
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Where to stay in Desert Hot Springs

Average rates range from around C$ 522 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 415 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include El Morocco Inn & Spa and The Spring Resort & Spa.

Where to stay in popular areas of Desert Hot Springs

Most booked hotels in Desert Hot Springs

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Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 258+
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Hotel Zoso
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 240+
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Aqua Soleil Hotel and Mineral Water Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 102+
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V Palm Springs
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 185+
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Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 126+
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The Saguaro Palm Springs
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 154+
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Renting a car in Desert Hot Springs

Expect to pay C$ 1.30 per litre 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 C$ 15.50 and C$ 20.66. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Desert Hot Springs, while also 12% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.30 per litre 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 C$ 15.50 and C$ 20.66. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Desert Hot Springs, while also 12% cheaper than other types, on average.

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