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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Desert Hot Springs has to offer.

When to visit Desert Hot Springs

Desert Hot Springs in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Desert Hot Springs in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 99
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 Delta, WestJet and Air Canada. The shortest flight to Desert Hot Springs from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 3h.

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 167 km from Desert Hot Springs. You’ll find branches of Midway and FlexWays, among others, in Los Angeles.

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 Delta, WestJet and Air Canada. The shortest flight to Desert Hot Springs from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 3h.

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 167 km from Desert Hot Springs. You’ll find branches of Midway and FlexWays, 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 (1,478 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,867 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,819 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,326 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,276 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,903 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,153 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,552 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,477 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,838 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (395 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,176 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,229 reviews)
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Where to stay in Desert Hot Springs

Average rates range from around C$ 503 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 386 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Acres Landing and El Morocco Inn & Spa.

Where to stay in popular areas of Desert Hot Springs

Most booked hotels in Desert Hot Springs

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Lido Palms Resort & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 344+
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Best Western Plus Las Brisas Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 227+
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Palm Mountain Resort & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 231+
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Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 343+
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Aqua Soleil Hotel and Mineral Water Spa
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 117+
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Ace Hotel and Swim Club Palm Springs
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 369+
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Renting a car in Desert Hot Springs

Expect to pay C$ 1.49 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$ 17.83 and C$ 23.77. The most frequently booked car type in Desert Hot Springs is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.49 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$ 17.83 and C$ 23.77. The most frequently booked car type in Desert Hot Springs is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.