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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fayetteville has to offer.
Where to Eat in Fayetteville
If you’re looking for affordable options, Hilltop House Restaurant (1240 Fort Bragg Road) and Morgan's Chophouse (201 South McPherson Church Road) are great picks.
When to visit Fayetteville
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″.
How to Get to Fayetteville
Plane
When flying to Fayetteville, you’ll arrive at Fayetteville (FAY), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fayetteville include Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Fayetteville departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 56m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fayetteville. The train journey from Fayetteville to Alexandria takes 5h 54m and costs around $75 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $143 for a 10h 47m trip. The train station in Fayetteville is called Fayetteville, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Fayetteville is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 112 miles from Fayetteville. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Fayetteville using Greyhound or FlixBus. From New York, the bus ride to Fayetteville takes 875 miles and will cost you around $121. From North Miami Beach, the ticket costs about $202 for a journey of 895 miles. The most popular bus station is Fayetteville Fast Transit Center, located 0.5 miles from downtown Fayetteville. Fayetteville Hess Gas Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Fayetteville
Where to stay in Fayetteville
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Extended Stay America Suites - Fayetteville – Fort Bragg and Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Fayetteville North. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Fayetteville, with prices from $53 to $451 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Fayetteville are about 47% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Fayetteville
Most booked hotels in Fayetteville
Renting a car in Fayetteville
Renting a car in Fayetteville costs $49 per day, on average, or $147 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Thrifty, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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 4 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Fayetteville.
Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Fayetteville is Premium (BMW X3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage G4 or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Fayetteville
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$35/day
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$37/day
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