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What to do
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 73,580, Fayetteville is a must-see destination in Arkansas, 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.

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Activities & attractions in Fayetteville

Ozark Escape - escape room experiences
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Where to Eat in Fayetteville

If you’re looking for affordable options, Stonebreaker (2231 W Markham Rd) and Vetro 1925 Ristorante (17 E Center St) are great picks.

When to visit Fayetteville

Fayetteville in December
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fayetteville in December
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fayetteville in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 6.7″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Fayetteville, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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How to Get to Fayetteville

Plane

When flying to Fayetteville, you’ll arrive at Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas (XNA), which is located 17 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fayetteville include American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Fayetteville departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 01m.

Car

Another option to get to Fayetteville is to pick up a car rental from Oklahoma City, which is about 193 miles from Fayetteville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Oklahoma City.

Bus

Fayetteville’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Fayetteville, you’ll arrive at Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas (XNA), which is located 17 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fayetteville include American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Fayetteville departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 01m.

Car

Another option to get to Fayetteville is to pick up a car rental from Oklahoma City, which is about 193 miles from Fayetteville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Oklahoma City.

Bus

Fayetteville’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Fayetteville

FSMFort Smith
SGFSpringfield-Branson
XNAFayetteville Northwest Arkansas

Airlines serving Fayetteville

KLM
Good (1,470 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,784 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,284 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,418 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,712 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (12,030 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,031 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,475 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,202 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,730 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,917 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,567 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (231 reviews)
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Where to stay in Fayetteville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn and Suites Fayetteville-University Area and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fayetteville-Univ Of Ar Area By IHG.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fayetteville

Most booked hotels in Fayetteville

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Staybridge Suites Fayetteville/Univ Of Arkansas By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 417 reviews)
$126+
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Inn at the Mill, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, 502 reviews)
$90+
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Hampton Inn Fayetteville
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 280 reviews)
$109+
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Holiday Inn Springdale/Fayetteville Area By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 493 reviews)
$95+
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Avid Hotel Fayetteville West By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 439 reviews)
$106+
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Home2 Suites By Hilton Springdale
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 114 reviews)
$104+
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Renting a car in Fayetteville

Renting a car in Fayetteville costs $77 per day, on average, or $230 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90. The most frequently booked car type in Fayetteville is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fayetteville costs $77 per day, on average, or $230 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90. The most frequently booked car type in Fayetteville is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Fayetteville

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$31/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$37/day

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