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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
Events•Entertainment

Where to Eat in Fayetteville

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bordinos (310 W. Dickson St.) and Theo's Fayetteville (318 N Campbell Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Fayetteville

Fayetteville in December
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fayetteville in December
Estimated hotel price
$119
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 Frontier, United Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Fayetteville departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 47m.

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 Dollar, 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 Frontier, United Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Fayetteville departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 47m.

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 Dollar, among others, in Oklahoma City.

Bus

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

Airports near Fayetteville

FSMFort Smith
TULTulsa
XNAFayetteville Northwest Arkansas

Airlines serving Fayetteville

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,545 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,494 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,006 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,997 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,400 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,398 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,556 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,236 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,116 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,873 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,000 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,602 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,160 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,365 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,674 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 (9.2, 407 reviews)
$126+
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Hyatt Place Fayetteville/Springdale
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 218 reviews)
$116+
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Inn at the Mill Springdale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 487 reviews)
$89+
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Holiday Inn Springdale/Fayetteville Area By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 484 reviews)
$99+
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Graduate by Hilton Fayetteville, AR
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1044 reviews)
$135+
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Candlewood Suites Fayetteville-Univ Of Arkansas By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 205 reviews)
$101+
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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.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% 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. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fayetteville, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

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

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% 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. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fayetteville, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Fayetteville

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$39/day

Standard

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$46/day

Intermediate SUV
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