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
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hot Springs in December
Estimated hotel price
$107
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 National 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 National 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 (8,282 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,652 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,649 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,682 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,389 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,782 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,088 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,326 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,942 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,972 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,438 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (247 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,326 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 $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 $47 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 12% 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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DoubleTree by Hilton Hot Springs
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 842 reviews)
$115+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton at Hot Springs Convention Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1680 reviews)
$131+
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The Hotel Hot Springs
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1499 reviews)
$115+
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Rodeway Inn Hot Springs National Park Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 813 reviews)
$64+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hot Springs
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1208 reviews)
$74+
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Baymont by Wyndham Hot Springs On the Lake
2 stars
Good (7.1, 1924 reviews)
$64+
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Renting a car in Hot Springs

Renting a car in Hot Springs costs $70 per day, on average, or $140 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Hot Springs.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. Compact (Nissan Versa 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 $70 per day, on average, or $140 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Hot Springs.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hot Springs, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

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