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.

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
$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, Allegiant Air and Qantas Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Fayetteville departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 27m.

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 Hertz and Budget, 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, Allegiant Air and Qantas Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Fayetteville departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 27m.

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 Hertz and Budget, among others, in Oklahoma City.

Bus

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

Airlines serving Fayetteville

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,500 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,561 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,128 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,802 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,592 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (783 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,355 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (964 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (816 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (772 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (132 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (548 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 Hampton Inn Fayetteville.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fayetteville

Most booked hotels in Fayetteville

Inn at the Mill Ascend Hotel Collection
3 stars
Excellent (9, 395 reviews)
$129+
Staybridge Suites Fayetteville/Univ Of Arkansas
3 stars
Excellent (9, 294 reviews)
$121+
Avid Hotel Fayetteville West
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 585 reviews)
$101+
Holiday Inn Springdale/Fayetteville Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 328 reviews)
$112+
Hampton Inn & Suites Springdale
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 173 reviews)
$123+
Graduate Fayetteville
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 580 reviews)
$135+

Renting a car in Fayetteville

Renting a car in Fayetteville costs $77 per day, on average, or $155 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Fayetteville.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Fayetteville is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Nissan Altima or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fayetteville costs $77 per day, on average, or $155 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Fayetteville.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Fayetteville is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Nissan Altima or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.