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. Desert Hot Springs deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Desert Hot Springs

Desert Hot Springs in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Desert Hot Springs in August
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, KLM and WestJet. 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 167 km from Desert Hot Springs. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Ace, 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, KLM and WestJet. 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 167 km from Desert Hot Springs. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Desert Hot Springs

SANSan Diego
ONTOntario
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving Desert Hot Springs

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Desert Hot Springs

Average rates range from around C$ 498 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 367 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 (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 233+
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Aqua Soleil Hotel and Mineral Water Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 108+
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Caliente Tropics
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 161+
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Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 139+
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V Palm Springs
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 220+
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The Saguaro Palm Springs
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 178+
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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$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94. The most frequently booked car type in Desert Hot Springs is Mini (Nissan Quest or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94. The most frequently booked car type in Desert Hot Springs is Mini (Nissan Quest or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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