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, Hilltop House Restaurant (1240 Fort Bragg Road) and Morgan's Chophouse (201 South McPherson Church Road) are great picks.

When to visit Fayetteville

Fayetteville in December
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fayetteville in December
Estimated hotel price
$115
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 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fayetteville include Air France, Delta and Korean Air. The shortest domestic flight to Fayetteville departs from New York and takes around 4h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fayetteville. 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 MEGA MC, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Fayetteville using Greyhound or FlixBus. The most popular bus station is Fayetteville Hess Gas Station, located 0.8 miles from downtown Fayetteville. Fayetteville Fast Transit Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 miles from the city center.

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, Delta and Korean Air. The shortest domestic flight to Fayetteville departs from New York and takes around 4h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fayetteville. 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 MEGA MC, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Fayetteville using Greyhound or FlixBus. The most popular bus station is Fayetteville Hess Gas Station, located 0.8 miles from downtown Fayetteville. Fayetteville Fast Transit Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 miles from the city center.

Airlines serving Fayetteville

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,960 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,731 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,929 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,937 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,883 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
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Where to stay in Fayetteville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Fayetteville and Extended Stay America Suites - Fayetteville – Fort Bragg. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Fayetteville, with prices from $42 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 75% 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

Embassy Suites by Hilton Fayetteville Fort Bragg
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 752 reviews)
$186+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hope Mills-Fayetteville Arpt By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 234 reviews)
$132+
Courtyard by Marriott Fayetteville Fort Liberty/Spring Lake
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 112 reviews)
$136+
Deluxe Inn - Fayetteville I-95
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2377 reviews)
$79+
Sleep Inn and Suites Spring Lake - Fayetteville Near Fort Liberty
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 476 reviews)
$75+
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Fayetteville
4 stars
Excellent (8, 836 reviews)
$135+

Renting a car in Fayetteville

Renting a car in Fayetteville costs $59 per day, on average, or $237 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Thrifty, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alamo 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in Fayetteville.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. 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 Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fayetteville costs $59 per day, on average, or $237 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Thrifty, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alamo 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in Fayetteville.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. 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 Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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