Hot Springs travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hot Springs

With a population of 35,193, Hot Springs is a must-see destination in Arkansas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Hot Springs deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Hot Springs

If you’re looking for affordable options, 501 Prime (215 E Grand Ave) and The Bugler (2705 Central Avenue) are great picks.

Most popular restaurants in Hot Springs

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Contemporary American
Wonderful (166 reviews)
Bavarian
Very good (164 reviews)
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Contemporary American
Wonderful (166 reviews)
Bavarian
Very good (164 reviews)

When to visit Hot Springs

Hot Springs in November
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hot Springs in November
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hot Springs in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 5.9″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Hot Springs, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.

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How to Get to Hot Springs

Plane

When flying to Hot Springs, you’ll arrive at Hot Springs Memorial Field (HOT), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hot Springs departs from Dallas and takes around 1h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Hot Springs is to pick up a car rental from Memphis, which is about 176 miles from Hot Springs. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Memphis.

Plane

When flying to Hot Springs, you’ll arrive at Hot Springs Memorial Field (HOT), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hot Springs departs from Dallas and takes around 1h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Hot Springs is to pick up a car rental from Memphis, which is about 176 miles from Hot Springs. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Memphis.

Airlines serving Hot Springs

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,454 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,929 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,516 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,344 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (956 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (771 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (134 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (538 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hot Springs

Average rates range from around $216 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $450 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hot Springs

Most booked hotels in Hot Springs

DoubleTree by Hilton Hot Springs
4 stars
Excellent (9, 801 reviews)
$122+
Best Western Winners Circle
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1546 reviews)
$126+
The Hotel Hot Springs
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1602 reviews)
$139+
Baymont by Wyndham Hot Springs On the Lake
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1849 reviews)
$91+
Embassy Suites by Hilton Hot Springs Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1726 reviews)
$140+
Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa
2 stars
Good (6.9, 2757 reviews)
$131+

Renting a car in Hot Springs

Renting a car in Hot Springs costs $74 per day, on average, or $147 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Hot Springs.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in 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. Compact (Chevrolet Express Cargo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hot Springs, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Hot Springs costs $74 per day, on average, or $147 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Hot Springs.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in 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. Compact (Chevrolet Express Cargo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hot Springs, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.