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 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

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, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Fayetteville departs from Miami and takes around 4h 14m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fayetteville. The train journey from Fayetteville to New York takes 10h 10m and costs around $110 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $145 for a 10h 54m 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 Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Fayetteville using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Newark, the bus ride to Fayetteville takes 850 miles and will cost you around $141. From Boston, the ticket costs about $207 for a journey of 1165 miles. 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, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Fayetteville departs from Miami and takes around 4h 14m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fayetteville. The train journey from Fayetteville to New York takes 10h 10m and costs around $110 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $145 for a 10h 54m 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 Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Fayetteville using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Newark, the bus ride to Fayetteville takes 850 miles and will cost you around $141. From Boston, the ticket costs about $207 for a journey of 1165 miles. 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.

Airports near Fayetteville

RDURaleigh-Durham
MYRMyrtle Beach Intl
ILMWilmington New Hanover County

Airlines serving Fayetteville

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
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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 $55 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.

Most popular hotel in Fayetteville by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Fayetteville

Most booked hotels in Fayetteville

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Hampton Inn Spring Lake Fayetteville
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 278 reviews)
$138+
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Tru by Hilton Fayetteville I-95
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1160 reviews)
$143+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Fayetteville Fort Liberty
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 722 reviews)
$189+
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Deluxe Inn - Fayetteville I-95
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2297 reviews)
$77+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hope Mills-Fayetteville Arpt
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 221 reviews)
$140+
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Sleep Inn and Suites Spring Lake - Fayetteville Near Fort Liberty
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 451 reviews)
$86+
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Renting a car in Fayetteville

Renting a car in Fayetteville costs $57 per day, on average, or $170 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 13% 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 Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fayetteville costs $57 per day, on average, or $170 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 13% 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 Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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$34/day

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