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
Where to Eat in Hot Springs
If you’re looking for affordable options, Grateful Head Pizza Oven (100 Exchange St) and Crazy Samurai (5431 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 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
Where to stay in Hot Springs
Average rates range from around $225 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $448 and up for a 5-star experience.
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 $72 per day, on average, or $144 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Hot Springs.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Kicks or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.