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
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hot Springs in December
Estimated hotel price
$101
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 5 km 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 Budget and Turo, among others, in Memphis.

Plane

When flying to Hot Springs, you’ll arrive at Hot Springs Memorial Field (HOT), which is located 5 km 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 Budget and Turo, among others, in Memphis.

Airlines serving Hot Springs

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,754 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,705 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,128 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,490 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,667 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,674 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,805 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,078 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,188 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,691 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,056 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,917 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,588 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,560 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hot Springs

Average rates range from around $214 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $208 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 $39 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 11% cheaper 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

Courtyard by Marriott Hot Springs
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 532 reviews)
$116+
DoubleTree by Hilton Hot Springs
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 800 reviews)
$116+
The Hotel Hot Springs
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1239 reviews)
$73+
Candlewood Suites Hot Springs By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 661 reviews)
$77+
Embassy Suites by Hilton at Hot Springs Convention Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1568 reviews)
$121+
Baymont by Wyndham Hot Springs On the Lake
2 stars
Good (7.3, 1170 reviews)
$69+

Renting a car in Hot Springs

Renting a car in Hot Springs costs $65 per day, on average, or $131 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Hot Springs.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. The most frequently booked car type in Hot Springs is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hot Springs costs $65 per day, on average, or $131 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Hot Springs.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. The most frequently booked car type in Hot Springs is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.