Which place is cheaper, Sequoia National Park or Hot Springs?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Hot Springs or Sequoia National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Hot Springs or Sequoia National Park? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Hot Springs or Sequoia National Park?
Hot Springs
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.
Sequoia National Park
Located in the southern part of California's Sierra Nevada mountain range, Sequoia National Park is best known for its giant sequoia trees, most notably the General Sherman tree which stands as the largest tree in the world. The park is also noted for features like the Crystal Cave, Moro Rock, and Tunnel Tree.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in United States of America, The Best Bicycle Tours in United States of America, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in United States of America, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in United States of America.
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Hot Springs Prices
USA PricesSequoia National Park Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHot Springs $220Sequoia National Park $152
The average daily cost (per person) in Hot Springs is $220, while the average daily cost in Sequoia National Park is $152. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Hot Springs and Sequoia National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHot Springs $100Sequoia National Park $64
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHot Springs $200Sequoia National Park $128
Compare Hotels in Hot Springs and Sequoia National Park
Looking for a hotel in Hot Springs or Sequoia National Park? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Hot Springs Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hot Springs $47Sequoia National Park $56
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hot Springs
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hot Springs:
- Hot Springs to Little Rock Airport LIT Departure Private Transfer: $125
Is it cheaper to fly into Hot Springs or Sequoia National Park?
Prices for flights to both Sequoia National Park and Hot Springs change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayHot Springs $90Sequoia National Park $53
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hot Springs $30Sequoia National Park $31
Tours and Activities in Hot Springs
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hot Springs are as follows:
- Hot Springs NP Self Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour: $15
- Small-Group Zipline Tour in Hot Springs: $67
Tours and Activities in Sequoia National Park
For Sequoia National Park, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Kings Canyon National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Sequoia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Sequoia & Kings Canyon NP Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $17
- Sequoia and Kings Canyon Audio Tour Self Guide National Park Tour: $20
- Sequoia National Park Small-Group Tour from Wuksachi Lodge: $283
- Sequoia National Park Small Group Tour from Three Rivers.: $289
- Sequoia National Park Adventure from Tulare: $299
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHot Springs $22Sequoia National Park $7.84
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hot Springs and Sequoia National Park, we can see that Hot Springs is more expensive. And not only is Sequoia National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Sequoia National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sequoia National Park and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Hot Springs would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hot Springs than you might in Sequoia National Park.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hot Springs Expensive? and Is Sequoia National Park Expensive?.
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.