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. 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 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.
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 centre. The shortest flight to Desert Hot Springs from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 29h 29m.
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 104 miles from Desert Hot Springs. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
FlixBus operates bus routes to Desert Hot Springs. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Desert Hot Springs takes 125 miles and will cost you around $29. From Phoenix, the ticket costs about $167 for a journey of 285 miles.
Airlines serving Desert Hot Springs
Where to stay in Desert Hot Springs
Average rates range from around $479 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $434 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
Hiring a car in Desert Hot Springs
Expect to pay $1.60 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 $19.17 and $25.56. 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.