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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Benton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Benton

With a population of 30,681, Benton is a must-see destination in Arkansas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Benton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Benton

Benton in January
Estimated hotel price
$78
1 night at 3-star hotel
Benton in January
Estimated hotel price
$78
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Benton in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.1″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Benton, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.

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How to Get to Benton

Plane

Although Benton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Little Rock (LIT), which is located 24 miles from Benton. Little Rock is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Benton departs from Valparaiso and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Benton. The train journey from Benton to St. Louis takes 7h 07m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Dallas, expect to pay about $36 for a 7h 51m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Benton is to pick up a car rental from Memphis, which is about 149 miles from Benton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Memphis.

Plane

Although Benton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Little Rock (LIT), which is located 24 miles from Benton. Little Rock is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Benton departs from Valparaiso and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Benton. The train journey from Benton to St. Louis takes 7h 07m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Dallas, expect to pay about $36 for a 7h 51m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Benton is to pick up a car rental from Memphis, which is about 149 miles from Benton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Memphis.

Airports near Benton

LITLittle Rock
HOTHot Springs Memorial Field
ELDEl Dorado Goodwin Field

Airlines serving Benton

Lufthansa
Good (7,076 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,910 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,950 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,737 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,238 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,576 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,373 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,364 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,075 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,282 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,285 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,076 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,477 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (871 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,699 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,428 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (841 reviews)
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Where to stay in Benton

Average rates range from around $233 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $206 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Benton

Most booked hotels in Benton

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bryant - Benton Area
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 219 reviews)
$127+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Bryant - Benton
3 stars
Excellent (9, 401 reviews)
$105+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Little Rock - Bryant
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 456 reviews)
$109+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Little Rock Benton
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 273 reviews)
$121+
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Best Western Benton Inn
2 stars
Good (7.9, 561 reviews)
$96+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bryant, AR
2 stars
Good (7.9, 397 reviews)
$99+
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Renting a car in Benton

Renting a car in Benton costs $73 per day, on average, or $146 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Benton.

Expect to pay $3.44 per gallon in Benton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.34 and $55.12. The most frequently booked car type in Benton is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Benton costs $73 per day, on average, or $146 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Benton.

Expect to pay $3.44 per gallon in Benton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.34 and $55.12. The most frequently booked car type in Benton is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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