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.
Activities & attractions in Hot Springs
Food, Drinks, & Nightlife
Other activities
Where to Eat in Hot Springs
If you’re looking for affordable options, 501 Prime (215 E Grand Ave) and Vault (723 Central Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Hot Springs
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″.
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 40m.
Car
Another option to get to Hot Springs is to pick up a car rental from Memphis, which is about 283 km from Hot Springs. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Memphis.
Airlines serving Hot Springs
Where to stay in Hot Springs
Average rates range from around $219 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $290 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn and Suites Hot Springs Midtown and Gold-Inn Hot Springs. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Hot Springs, with prices from $45 to $2,303 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Hot Springs are about 1% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Hot Springs
Most booked hotels in Hot Springs
Renting a car in Hot Springs
Renting a car in Hot Springs costs $68 per day, on average, or $136 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Hot Springs.
Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Hot Springs is Compact (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.