Introduction
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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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
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fayetteville in December
Estimated hotel price
$114
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 Tampa and takes around 2h 39m.

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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Oklahoma City.

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 Tampa and takes around 2h 39m.

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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Oklahoma City.

Airports near Fayetteville

FSMFort Smith
SGFSpringfield-Branson
XNAFayetteville Northwest Arkansas

Airlines serving Fayetteville

Lufthansa
Good (8,285 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,592 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,269 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,244 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,659 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,707 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,022 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,687 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,396 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,416 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,790 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,107 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,851 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,942 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,971 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,437 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,520 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (247 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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Inn at the Mill, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, 550 reviews)
$109+
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Staybridge Suites Fayetteville/Univ Of Arkansas By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (9, 428 reviews)
$105+
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Graduate by Hilton Fayetteville, AR
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1072 reviews)
$139+
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Holiday Inn Springdale/Fayetteville Area By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 471 reviews)
$116+
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Avid Hotel Fayetteville West By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 484 reviews)
$88+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fayetteville
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 720 reviews)
$97+
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Renting a car in Fayetteville

Renting a car in Fayetteville costs $81 per day, on average, or $244 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, 4% more expensive than at Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Fayetteville is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Kia Sorento or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fayetteville costs $81 per day, on average, or $244 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, 4% more expensive than at Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Fayetteville is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Kia Sorento or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Fayetteville

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$40/day

Standard

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$46/day

Intermediate
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