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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. Fayetteville deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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, 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, Alaska Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Fayetteville departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 22m.

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.

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, Alaska Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Fayetteville departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 22m.

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.

Airports near Fayetteville

FSMFort Smith
SGFSpringfield-Branson
XNAFayetteville Northwest Arkansas

Airlines serving Fayetteville

Lufthansa
Good (8,103 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,531 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,073 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,454 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,614 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,896 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,603 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,854 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,269 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,582 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,861 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,941 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,485 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,628 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,851 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,219 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,569 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, 419 reviews)
$105+
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Inn at the Mill, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 517 reviews)
$93+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Fayetteville
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 209 reviews)
$102+
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Graduate by Hilton Fayetteville, AR
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1054 reviews)
$119+
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Holiday Inn Springdale/Fayetteville Area By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 490 reviews)
$109+
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Best Western Windsor Suites
2 stars
Good (7.5, 747 reviews)
$107+
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Renting a car in Fayetteville

Renting a car in Fayetteville costs $79 per day, on average, or $157 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

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 $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26.

Renting a car in Fayetteville costs $79 per day, on average, or $157 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

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 $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26.

Best car rental deals in Fayetteville

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$37/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$38/day

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