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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, 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
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fayetteville in December
Estimated hotel price
$127
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 28 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fayetteville include American Airlines, Delta and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Fayetteville departs from Valparaiso and takes around 1h 57m.

Car

Another option to get to Fayetteville is to pick up a car rental from Oklahoma City, which is about 310 km from Fayetteville. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Turo, among others, in Oklahoma City.

Bus

Fayetteville’s bus station is located 4 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Fayetteville, you’ll arrive at Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas (XNA), which is located 28 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fayetteville include American Airlines, Delta and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Fayetteville departs from Valparaiso and takes around 1h 57m.

Car

Another option to get to Fayetteville is to pick up a car rental from Oklahoma City, which is about 310 km from Fayetteville. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Turo, among others, in Oklahoma City.

Bus

Fayetteville’s bus station is located 4 km from the city center.

Airports near Fayetteville

FSMFort Smith
SGFSpringfield-Branson
XNAFayetteville Northwest Arkansas

Airlines serving Fayetteville

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,616 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,041 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,430 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,066 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,506 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,594 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,405 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,889 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,090 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,640 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,180 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,649 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,554 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,386 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, 409 reviews)
$111+
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Hyatt Place Fayetteville/Springdale
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 221 reviews)
$115+
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Inn at the Mill, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 490 reviews)
$84+
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Candlewood Suites Fayetteville-Univ Of Arkansas By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 208 reviews)
$92+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Springdale - Fayetteville Area By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 100 reviews)
$99+
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Holiday Inn Springdale/Fayetteville Area By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 489 reviews)
$77+
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Renting a car in Fayetteville

Renting a car in Fayetteville costs $76 per day, on average, or $227 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, 1% more expensive than at Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas.

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. The most frequently booked car type in Fayetteville is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota 4Runner or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fayetteville costs $76 per day, on average, or $227 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, 1% more expensive than at Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas.

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. The most frequently booked car type in Fayetteville is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota 4Runner or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Fayetteville

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$32/day

Standard

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$36/day

Full-size
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