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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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 British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Fayetteville departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 07m.

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 British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Fayetteville departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 07m.

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 (1,459 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,789 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,752 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,213 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,117 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,323 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,522 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,691 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,732 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,363 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,903 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,048 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,455 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,709 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,194 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,920 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,574 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,552 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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Hyatt Place Fayetteville/Springdale
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 225 reviews)
$109+
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Inn at the Mill, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 501 reviews)
$84+
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Holiday Inn Springdale/Fayetteville Area By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 493 reviews)
$94+
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Graduate by Hilton Fayetteville, AR
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1051 reviews)
$123+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Springdale
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 170 reviews)
$97+
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Renting a car in Fayetteville

Renting a car in Fayetteville costs $67 per day, on average, or $201 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Fayetteville.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. Full-size (Chevrolet Traverse or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fayetteville, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Fayetteville costs $67 per day, on average, or $201 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Fayetteville.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. Full-size (Chevrolet Traverse or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fayetteville, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Fayetteville

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$38/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$39/day

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