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Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States of America

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How much money will you need for your trip to Hot Springs? You should plan to spend around $182 per day on your vacation in Hot Springs, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, $52 on meals for one day and $47 on local transportation. Also, the average hotel price in Hot Springs for a couple is $199. So, a trip to Hot Springs for two people for one week costs on average $2,553. All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.

  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    $182
  • One Week Per person
    $1,277
  • 2 Weeks Per person
    $2,553
  • One Month Per person
    $5,471
  • One Week For a couple
    $2,553
  • 2 Weeks For a couple
    $5,106
  • One Month For a couple
    $10,942
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A vacation to Hot Springs for one week usually costs around $1,277 for one person. So, a trip to Hot Springs for two people costs around $2,553 for one week. A trip for two weeks for two people costs $5,106 in Hot Springs. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Hot Springs can often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.



How expensive is Hot Springs? How much money do I need for Hot Springs?

How much does a trip to Hot Springs cost? Is Hot Springs cheap or expensive? The average Hot Springs trip cost is broken down by category here. All of these Hot Springs prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers to find the price of travel in the area.

Accommodation Budget in Hot Springs
Average Daily Costs

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The average price paid for one person for accommodation in Hot Springs is $100. For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price paid for a hotel room in Hot Springs is $199. This cost is from the reported spending of actual travelers.


  • Accommodation1 Hotel or hostel for one person
    $100
  • Accommodation1 Typical double-occupancy room
    $199

Hotel Prices in Hot Springs

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Actual Hotel Prices
The average hotel room price in Hot Springs based on data provided by Kayak for actual hotel rooms is $128. (Prices in U.S. Dollars, before taxes & fees.)

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Transportation Budget in Hot Springs
Average Daily Costs

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  • The cost of a taxi ride in Hot Springs is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $47 per person, per day, on local transportation in Hot Springs.


  • Transportation1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    $47


Flights to Hot Springs
How much does it cost to go to Hot Springs? Naturally, it depends on the dates. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all airlines.

Rental Cars in Hot Springs
The price of renting a car in Hot Springs will depends on dates, the type of car, the location, and your age. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all car rental companies.



Food Budget in Hot Springs
Average Daily Costs

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  • While meal prices in Hot Springs can vary, the average cost of food in Hot Springs is $52 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Hot Springs should cost around $21 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Hot Springs is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.


  • Food2 Meals for one day
    $52


Entertainment Budget in Hot Springs
Average Daily Costs

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  • Entertainment and activities in Hot Springs typically cost an average of $30 per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.


  • Entertainment1 Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    $30

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Alcohol Budget in Hot Springs
Average Daily Costs

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  • The average person spends about $22 on alcoholic beverages in Hot Springs per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.


  • Alcohol2 Drinks for one day
    $22


Hot Springs On a Budget
Hot Springs Hot Springs, Arkansas
Hot Springs is a popular resort city in central Arkansas. It's location in the Ouachita Mountains make it a convenient base for exploring the area's natural hot springs, from which the city gets its name. The city is also home to Hot Springs National Park, which have long been believed to have healing properties. Today many spas have popped up around the hot springs.

In addition to it's fame as a tourist destination, Hot Springs is also known as the childhood home of the former US President, Bill Clinton.
Sights
Hot Springs has a rich history because of its location and the town's nearby hot springs. The city's historical downtown and Hot Springs National Park, with Bathhouse Row, are impressive. Many of the bathhouses closed in the early 1900s with the beginning of modern medicine, but the buildings are still open for tours. There's also a public fountain where you can fill up your water bottles with fresh hot springs water. The downtown area also has a number of art galleries and restaurants. There are also many historical buildings in the area.

Other sights in Hot Springs include the national headquarters for Mountain Valley Spring Water and the accompanying historic Classical Revival building.

Hot Springs also is home to Garvan Woodland Gardens, the city's botanical gardens. A popular museum in town is the Mid America Science Museum.
Neighborhoods
Hot Springs has seven districts that are of historical significance. The Fordyce-Ricks House Historic District has several buildings and cabins on 37 acres of land. The Pleasant Street Historic District is another area with about 93 buildings that highlight the area's African American community. The Quapaw-Prospect Historic District is near the downtown and has a number of historical residences, and the Whittingtown Park Historic District
Activities
Hot Springs has a number of activities that visitors can enjoy. There are walking trails, lakes, and a number of other recreational activities. Head to Oaklawn Race Track to see thoroughbred horse racing.

Hot Springs also has a couple of amusement parks. Magic Springs and Crystal Falls offer rides, water slides, and more.

Finally, Hot Springs National Park is part of the Diamond Lakes region and has a number of fishing tournaments as well as other water sports.
Food and Dining
There are a number of good restaurants in Hot Springs. For a full, historical experience, choose one of the many restaurants that are located in Victorian buildings. Many of these restaurants are found in the Historic Downtown District. You can also enjoy a meal by the lake, or on the main street in town. The meals are local and fresh, and the prices are good.

Transportation
Like many cities in the southern United States, there isn't a reliable public transportation system in Hot Springs. You really need a car to explore the area. Many places in the downtown area are walkable, but once you're outside of this area a car is required.
1 Categories averaged on a per-item basis.
2 Categories averaged on a per-day basis.
For example, the Food2 daily average is for all meals for an entire day, while Entertainment1 is for each individual purchase.


Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.

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