The average price of a 7-day trip to Hot Springs is $1,488 for a solo traveler, $2,672 for a couple, and $5,010 for a family of 4. Hot Springs hotels range from $50 to $228 per night with an average of $68, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $720 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Denver International Airport (DEN) are between $677 and $1,139 per person for economy flights and $2,124 to $3,574 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 to $76 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Hot Springs, SD, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DEN and stay in a Hot Springs hotel:
- January 15th to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Hot Springs is usually mid to late September.
Average Hot Springs Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Hot Springs for a week is $1,076-$2,215($154-$316 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $76 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $388 to $945 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $84 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $101 to $123 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Hot Springs for a week is $2,322-$4,080($332-$583 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $152 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $776 to $1,890 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $84 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $101 to $123 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Hot Springs for a week is $3,488-$7,018($498-$1,003 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $304 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,552 to $3,780 for economy
Lodging: $136 to $168 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $162 to $185 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Hot Springs
How cheap can you make a vacation to Hot Springs? The cheapest trip to Hot Springs is about $109 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $180 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $40.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Hot Springs for a week is $761-$2,411($109-$344 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $388 to $945 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Hot Springs for a week is $1,282-$3,622($183-$517 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $776 to $1,890 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Hot Springs for a week is $2,564-$6,524($366-$932 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,552 to $3,780 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $100 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $252 to $280 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Hot Springs cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Hot Springs Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Hot Springs.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Hot Springs for a week is $2,284-$12,263($326-$1,752 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $167 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,102 to $2,022 for first class
Lodging: $113 to $228 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,512 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Hot Springs for a week is $3,890-$15,454($556-$2,208 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $334 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,204 to $4,044 for first class
Lodging: $113 to $228 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,512 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Hot Springs for a week is $7,780-$25,466($1,111-$3,638 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $288 to $668 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,408 to $8,088 for first class
Lodging: $226 to $456 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,080 to $2,117 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Hot Springs Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Hot Springs is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Hot Springs due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Hot Springs Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Hot Springs hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Hot Springs.
Flight Costs to Hot Springs
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,139 average in late July to a low of $677 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $736. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Hot Springs our data includes 1,046 originating airports, and 204 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Hot Springs from an airport like Wallis Hihifo (WLS) in Wallis Island (Wallis and Futuna) for an average $7,552 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Chadron Municipal (CDR) in Chadron, NE (the United States) at an average of just $99.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Hot Springs, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $462, so you can easily save about 68% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Hot Springs can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $569 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.