Palm Springs International Airport is located just 3 km from the city center.
Gateway to the Coachella Valley, famous for mid-century design, hot springs, and the Coachella music festival.
How to get to Palm Springs International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to PSP
Parking near Palm Springs International Airport
Adjacent to the terminal is a multi-level parking lot.
Main Lot: cap $26/day (9 USD/hour, first 7 minutes free). Overflow Lot (Kirk Douglas Way): cap $18/day. Prices higher during Coachella festival; a rate increase review approved by the city is underway.
How to get to Palm Springs from PSP
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Palm Springs International Airport
All major car rental companies have desks in the terminal, much in demand during the Coachella festival: book well in advance during that period.
Hotels near Palm Springs International Airport
Downtown and Palm Canyon Drive
5-10 minutes by car or taxi from the terminal; on foot it's just over two miles, but with the heat almost nobody does it.
Best for: Anyone who wants restaurants, galleries and the evening life of the main street within walking distance.
- Palm Canyon Drive and its restaurants reachable on foot from the hotel
- Museums and Forever Marilyn just minutes away, handy for those with only half a day
- In summer the temperatures make it uncomfortable to walk around during the day
- On event weekends, traffic on Indian Canyon Drive gets complicated
Recommended hotels
- Hotel Zoso In the heart of downtown on Indian Canyon Drive, with a large pool and a supper club with live music; you can walk everywhere without moving the car. View availability
- Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs Hotel by IHG A rooftop pool with a view of the San Jacinto mountains; reviews praise the staff and the proximity to the shops. View availability
- Best Western Plus Las Brisas Hotel Ten minutes on foot from the Agua Caliente Museum and the Forever Marilyn statue, with breakfast included; a more affordable alternative to downtown's boutique hotels. View availability
Uptown Design District
Just a few minutes more than downtown: 10-15 minutes by car or taxi from the terminal.
Best for: Anyone looking for the vintage soul of the city, among mid-century shops and furniture boutiques.
- Mid-century shops and design galleries just steps from the hotels
- A quieter neighborhood than downtown proper, yet still close to everything
- For downtown's restaurants you still need a car or a long walk in the heat
- Less choice of hotels compared to Palm Canyon Drive
Recommended hotels
- Avalon Hotel & Bungalows Palm Springs, a Member of Design Hotels Spanish-style bungalows with three separate pools, close to the art museum and the Design District; reviews praise the staff. View availability
- Movie Colony Hotel An adults-only hotel with 16 rooms in the Design District, two minutes by car from the convention center; appreciated for its quiet and its garden with a hot tub. View availability
Convention Center area
4-7 minutes by car from the terminal, the shortest trip among all the areas in this guide.
Best for: Anyone arriving late, with a dawn flight, or in town for a trade show at the convention center.
- The fastest trip from the terminal in the whole guide
- Convenient for anyone who just needs to sleep before a morning flight
- Few venues nearby: for dinner you need to head toward downtown
- A less distinctive area compared to Downtown or the Uptown Design District
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
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Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal, with open-air design inspired by desert architecture, handles domestic connections and some seasonal routes.
For flights, it's recommended to arrive at least 2–2.5 hours in advance, with longer times during the Coachella festival.
Map of Palm Springs International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Palm Springs Airport convenient for reaching Joshua Tree National Park?
Yes, it's among the most practical airports: the park is about an hour's drive to the northeast, in the Southern California desert.
Q. Is Palm Springs Airport busy during the Coachella festival?
Yes, significantly: book hotels, rental cars and flights well in advance if traveling during that period.
Q. What architectural style does the Palm Springs terminal have?
An open-air design inspired by desert architecture, in keeping with the city's mid-century aesthetic.
Q. Are there buses from Palm Springs Airport?
Yes, SunLine buses stop a short walk from the terminal, with connections to downtown and the entire Coachella Valley.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
