As one of the nine cities in the Coachella Valley, Palm Desert is considered to be the ancestral homeland of Cahuilla, a division of the Morongo Band of Mission Indians. As Europeans arrived and slowly settled the area, it was first referred to as Old MacDonald Ranch. In the 1920s, date palms were planted throughout the area, and the name was changed to Palm Village. According to local historians, prior to the 1950s, residents in the area were predominantly Cahuilla Indian farmers of the San Cayetano tribe, which is now extinct.
In 1943, the first residential development was built, largely to house military families connected with a local Army maintenance camp that was established. That site later became an upscale shopping district similar to Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles, which was called "El Paseo." In 1948, the Palm Desert Corporation began to develop the area, and it was given its present name in 1951. Today, Palm Desert boasts a booming population of just under 50,000 residents. As a popular retreat for "snowbirds," however, the winter population swells by approximately 31,000. A number of these transitory snowbirds have become full-time residents, largely because of both affordable and high-valued home options. Thanks to the prevalence of these traveling snowbirds, however, Palm Desert and the surrounding area is a mecca for RVers. This means services, storage options, entertainment, recreational opportunities, and RV parks are plentiful. RV parks also range from basic to those offering high-end resort amenities such as golf courses, luxurious clubhouses, and multiple pools.
Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival: Generally referred to as simply "Coachella," this event takes place each spring and features some of the biggest musical acts from around the globe.
Stagecoach Country Music Festival: Held each spring the week after Coachella, this event features three days of western fun, including performances by some of the biggest names in country music.
Palm Springs International Film Festival: Held each January, this event features 10 days of screenings followed by an awards show.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Palm Desert, CA, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Palm Desert?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Palm Desert from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Palm Desert?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.