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.

When to visit Desert Hot Springs

Desert Hot Springs in August
Estimated hotel price
AED 305
1 night at 3-star hotel
Desert Hot Springs in August
Estimated hotel price
AED 305
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.

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 hire from Los Angeles, which is about 167 km from Desert Hot Springs. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Desert Hot Springs using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Desert Hot Springs takes 201 km and will cost you around AED 169. From Burbank, the ticket costs about AED 118 for a journey of 354 km.

Plane

When flying to Desert Hot Springs, you’ll arrive at Palm Springs (PSP), which is located 15 km from the city centre.

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 hire from Los Angeles, which is about 167 km from Desert Hot Springs. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Desert Hot Springs using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Desert Hot Springs takes 201 km and will cost you around AED 169. From Burbank, the ticket costs about AED 118 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near Desert Hot Springs

Airlines serving Desert Hot Springs

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Desert Hot Springs

Average rates range from around AED 1,149 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,037 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include El Morocco Inn and Spa Resort and Desert Hot Springs Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Desert Hot Springs

Most booked hotels in Desert Hot Springs

Ace Hotel and Swim Club Palm Springs
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 902+
Caliente Tropics Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
AED 403+
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
AED 302+
The Saguaro Palm Springs
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
AED 454+
Hyatt Palm Springs
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
AED 521+
Travelodge By Wyndham Palm Springs
2 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
AED 220+

Hiring a car in Desert Hot Springs

Expect to pay AED 3.79 per litre in Desert Hot Springs (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 45.40 and AED 60.53. Compact (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Desert Hot Springs, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 3.79 per litre in Desert Hot Springs (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 45.40 and AED 60.53. Compact (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Desert Hot Springs, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.