Palm Springs

At a glance

Trip estimate

$710–$990

1 traveler · 5 nights · before flights · rock bottom

Best time to go

October to April

Nearest airport

PSP

Knownness

94 / 100

Well known

Where to stay

Hostels and budget stays only, from listings (checked 2026-11-12). Check current prices and availability on Booking.com.

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  The Palm Springs Hotel

  Hotel · 4-star · North Palm Canyon · 2135 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262

  8.6 / 10 · 322 Booking.com reviews

  Small pool hotel on North Palm Canyon Drive

  • free cancellation on some rates
  • free Wi-Fi

  Rooms: One-Bedroom Suite · Standard King Room · Standard Double Room · +2 more

  Sleeps up to 16 · Double bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), Large bed (King size), Sofa bed

  See rooms and prices ↗
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  7 Springs Inn & Suites

  Hotel · 3-star · Downtown · 950 North Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262

  7.9 / 10 · 719 Booking.com reviews

  Walkable to downtown Palm Canyon Drive

  • free cancellation on some rates
  • free Wi-Fi

  Rooms: Deluxe Double Queen Room · King Studio · Deluxe King Room

  Sleeps up to 12 · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), Large bed (King size)

  See rooms and prices ↗
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  Adara Palm Springs

  Motel · 2-star · South Palm Canyon · 1450 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264

  7.6 / 10 · 928 Booking.com reviews

  Motel-style rooms near Moorten Botanical Garden

  • free Wi-Fi

  Rooms: King Room - Non-Smoking · Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking · King Studio - Non-Smoking · +1 more

  Sleeps up to 18 · Double bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), Large bed (King size)

  See rooms and prices ↗
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  Motel 6-Palm Springs, CA - East - Palm Canyon

  Hotel · 3-star · East Palm Canyon · 595 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264

  7.0 / 10 · 1,369 Booking.com reviews

  The cheapest dependable option; you'll want a car or rideshare

  • free cancellation on some rates
  • free Wi-Fi

  Rooms: Double Room - Disability Access - Roll In Shower · Queen Room · Quadruple Room · +3 more

  Sleeps up to 20 · Double bed, Large bed (King size)

  See rooms and prices ↗
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  Delos Reyes Palm Springs

  Motel · 2-star · 1277 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park, CA 92264

  • free cancellation on some rates
  • free Wi-Fi

  Rooms: Standard King Room · King Room with Pool View · Room with Double Bed and Pool View · +2 more

  Sleeps up to 41 · Double bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  See rooms and prices ↗
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  Extended Stay America Suites - Palm Springs - Airport

  Hotel · 2-star · 1400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park, CA 92262

  • free cancellation on some rates
  • free Wi-Fi

  Rooms: Studio with 1 King Bed - Non-Smoking · Studio with 2 Double Beds - Non-Smoking · Queen Studio - Non-Smoking

  Sleeps up to 11 · Double bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), Large bed (King size)

  See rooms and prices ↗
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  Inn at Palm Springs

  Inn · 3-star · 2525 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park, CA 92262

  • free cancellation on some rates
  • free Wi-Fi

  Rooms: King Room · Single Room with Two Doubles · Queen Room

  Sleeps up to 8 · Double bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), Large bed (King size)

  See rooms and prices ↗
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  Sol Springs Inn

  Hotel · 2-star · 67495 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park, CA 92234

  • free cancellation on some rates
  • free Wi-Fi

  Rooms: King Room - Disability Access · King Room - Non-Smoking · Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking · +1 more

  Sleeps up to 16 · Double bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), Large bed (King size)

  See rooms and prices ↗

Where to eat

• Tyler's Burgers $

  Small downtown burger stand; the classic cheeseburger

  4.5 on Google · 912 reviews · Walk in · Mon 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

  Map and hours ↗

• Sherman's Deli & Bakery $$

  Jewish deli and bakery; pastrami and big desserts

  4.6 on Google · 8,311 reviews · Walk in · Mon 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

  Map and hours ↗

• El Mirasol Cocina Mexicana $$

  Mexican plates on Palm Canyon Drive

  4.4 on Google · 1,284 reviews · Takes reservations · Mon 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

  Reserve ↗

• Rick's Restaurant $$

  Diner breakfasts and Cuban-American plates

  4.5 on Google · 2,268 reviews · Walk in · Mon 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  Map and hours ↗

• Lulu California Bistro

  Big menu and a patio on Palm Canyon Drive

  4.2 on Google · 5,463 reviews · Takes reservations · Mon 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

  Reserve ↗

• Townie Bagels | Bakery | Cafe $

  Bagels and breakfast sandwiches

  4.5 on Google · 1,085 reviews · Walk in · Mon 6:30 AM – 12:00 PM

  Map and hours ↗

Things to do

• About $35–40 · 2.5 hr

  Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

  Rotating cable car to about 8,500 feet on Mount San Jacinto; closes for maintenance each fall

  Tickets on ↗

• About $11–12 · 3 hr

  Indian Canyons

  Palm oases and trails on Agua Caliente land; pay at the toll gate

  Pay at the gate · official site ↗

• Free · 15 min

  Forever Marilyn

  Giant Marilyn Monroe statue downtown

  Map ↗

• About $5–7 · 45 min

  Moorten Botanical Garden

  Cactus garden and cactarium; closed Wednesdays

  Pay at the gate · official site ↗

• Free · 45 min

  Ruth Hardy Park

  Shady city park with mountain views

  Map ↗

• Free · 20 min

  Palm Springs Visitor Center

  The midcentury Tramway Gas Station, now the visitor center

  Map ↗

From the airport

Public transit

SunLine buses connect the airport with downtown in about 15 minutes. About $1 for an adult fare.

Fare from travel guides; check SunLine for current routes and fares. Check SunLine

Rideshare

Uber and Lyft pick up at the terminal. Uber's own average is about $17 for the 3-mile ride.

Uber to The Palm Springs Hotel ↗

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) is about 2 miles from downtown.

Know before you go

GlobTrek's Palm Springs cost model, dated August 2026. Estimates, not live prices. Check live rates with the booking partner.

• Check entry requirements (U.S. Department of State)
• Read the travel advisory (U.S. Department of State)