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$ 124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Desert Hot Springs in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 124
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 9 miles from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Desert Hot Springs include Delta, WestJet and Air Canada. The shortest flight to Desert Hot Springs from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 55m.

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 Economy Rent a Car, 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 centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Desert Hot Springs include Delta, WestJet and Air Canada. The shortest flight to Desert Hot Springs from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 55m.

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 Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Desert Hot Springs

SANSan Diego
ONTOntario
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving Desert Hot Springs

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,617 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,563 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,806 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,431 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,072 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,512 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,596 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,085 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,408 reviews)
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Where to stay in Desert Hot Springs

Average rates range from around C$ 471 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 300 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 Inn.

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$ 267+
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Hotel Zoso
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 202+
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Aqua Soleil Hotel and Mineral Water Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 106+
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V Palm Springs
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 201+
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Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 119+
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Riviera Resort Palm Springs
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 188+
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Renting a car in Desert Hot Springs

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 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$ 14.92 and C$ 19.90. Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Desert Hot Springs, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 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$ 14.92 and C$ 19.90. Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Desert Hot Springs, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.