Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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.

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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

Hot Springs in December
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hot Springs in December
Estimated hotel price
$105
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 40m.

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 Turo 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 40m.

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 Turo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Memphis.

Airports near Hot Springs

LITLittle Rock
HOTHot Springs Memorial Field
ELDEl Dorado Goodwin Field

Airlines serving Hot Springs

Lufthansa
Good (8,041 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,026 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,396 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,226 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,597 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,776 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,577 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,811 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,135 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,403 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,475 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,907 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,921 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,834 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,225 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,492 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,567 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hot Springs

Average rates range from around $223 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $256 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 The Waters Hot Springs, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Hot Springs, with prices from $46 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 20% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Hot Springs by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Hot Springs

Most booked hotels in Hot Springs

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Courtyard by Marriott Hot Springs
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 539 reviews)
$104+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton at Hot Springs Convention Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1597 reviews)
$137+
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Rodeway Inn Hot Springs National Park Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 768 reviews)
$65+
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Candlewood Suites Hot Springs By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 678 reviews)
$77+
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The Hotel Hot Springs
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1428 reviews)
$118+
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Baymont by Wyndham Hot Springs On the Lake
2 stars
Good (7.2, 1794 reviews)
$79+
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Renting a car in Hot Springs

Renting a car in Hot Springs costs $72 per day, on average, or $143 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 31% 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. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hot Springs, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Hot Springs costs $72 per day, on average, or $143 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 31% 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. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hot Springs, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

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