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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Desert Hot Springs to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Desert Hot Springs
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Desert Hot Springs in July, when the average temperature is 91.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 107.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 1.1″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Desert Hot Springs, with an average rainfall of 0″.
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 center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Desert Hot Springs include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Desert Hot Springs departs from Santa Rosa and takes around 1h 35m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Desert Hot Springs. The train journey from Desert Hot Springs to Los Angeles takes 2h 36m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Dallas, expect to pay about $122 for a 40h 02m trip.
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 Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.
Airlines serving Desert Hot Springs
Where to stay in Desert Hot Springs
Average rates range from around $318 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $284 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 Spa Hotel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Desert Hot Springs
Most booked hotels in Desert Hot Springs
Renting a car in Desert Hot Springs
Renting a car in Desert Hot Springs costs $57 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Palm Springs.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Desert Hot Springs is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.