Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Fayetteville travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fayetteville

With a population of 200,564, Fayetteville is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fayetteville has to offer.

Where to Eat in Fayetteville

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bahama Breeze - Fayetteville (570 Cross Creek Mall) and The Mash House Brewing Company (4150 Sycamore Dairy Rd.) are great picks.

When to visit Fayetteville

Fayetteville in December
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fayetteville in December
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fayetteville in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °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 July, when precipitation is around 5.8″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Fayetteville, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.

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How to Get to Fayetteville

Plane

When flying to Fayetteville, you’ll arrive at Fayetteville (FAY), which is located 7 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fayetteville include American Airlines, WestJet and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Fayetteville departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 4h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fayetteville. The train journey from Fayetteville to Baltimore takes 7h 36m and costs around $114 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $345 for a 10h 30m trip. The train station in Fayetteville is called Fayetteville, and is located 0.6 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Fayetteville is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 180 km from Fayetteville. You’ll find branches of Turo and CarWiz, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Fayetteville. The most popular bus station is Fayetteville Fast Transit Center, located 0.7 km from downtown Fayetteville. Fayetteville Kangaroo Express is also a commonly used station, and is 8 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Fayetteville, you’ll arrive at Fayetteville (FAY), which is located 7 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fayetteville include American Airlines, WestJet and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Fayetteville departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 4h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fayetteville. The train journey from Fayetteville to Baltimore takes 7h 36m and costs around $114 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $345 for a 10h 30m trip. The train station in Fayetteville is called Fayetteville, and is located 0.6 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Fayetteville is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 180 km from Fayetteville. You’ll find branches of Turo and CarWiz, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Fayetteville. The most popular bus station is Fayetteville Fast Transit Center, located 0.7 km from downtown Fayetteville. Fayetteville Kangaroo Express is also a commonly used station, and is 8 km from the city center.

Airports near Fayetteville

RDURaleigh-Durham
MYRMyrtle Beach Intl
ILMWilmington New Hanover County

Airlines serving Fayetteville

KLM
Good (1,493 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,909 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,871 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,407 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,178 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,569 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,915 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,383 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (400 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,198 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,268 reviews)
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Where to stay in Fayetteville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fayetteville I 95 and Hampton Inn & Suites Fayetteville. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Fayetteville, with prices from $44 to $207 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Fayetteville are about 85% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Fayetteville by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Fayetteville

Most booked hotels in Fayetteville

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Fayetteville Fort Bragg
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 787 reviews)
$156+
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Hilton Garden Inn Fayetteville Fort Bragg
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 380 reviews)
$124+
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Tru by Hilton Fayetteville I-95
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1281 reviews)
$120+
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The Landmark Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 489 reviews)
$106+
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Deluxe Inn - Fayetteville I-95
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2491 reviews)
$70+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Fayetteville
4 stars
Excellent (8, 853 reviews)
$96+
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Renting a car in Fayetteville

Renting a car in Fayetteville costs $55 per day, on average, or $219 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Fayetteville is the Budget branch at 400 Airport Road, which is 7 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Fayetteville.

Expect to pay $4.32 per gallon in Fayetteville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.78 and $69.05. The most frequently booked car type in Fayetteville is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fayetteville costs $55 per day, on average, or $219 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Fayetteville is the Budget branch at 400 Airport Road, which is 7 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Fayetteville.

Expect to pay $4.32 per gallon in Fayetteville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.78 and $69.05. The most frequently booked car type in Fayetteville is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Fayetteville

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$35/day

Economy

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$37/day

Intermediate
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