Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Desert Hot Springs travel guide

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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 262
1 night at 3-star hotel
Desert Hot Springs in August
Estimated hotel price
AED 262
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.

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 Dollar and Budget, 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.

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 Dollar and Budget, 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 (7,030 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,810 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,919 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,197 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,919 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Desert Hot Springs

Average rates range from around AED 1,325 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 966 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

Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 617+
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Caliente Tropics
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
AED 390+
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Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
AED 378+
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V Palm Springs
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
AED 584+
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The Saguaro Palm Springs
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
AED 465+
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Travelodge By Wyndham Palm Springs
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
AED 212+
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Hiring a car in Desert Hot Springs

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 39.67 and AED 52.89. 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 car hire (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 39.67 and AED 52.89. 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 car hire (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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