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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, 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 28 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fayetteville include American Airlines, Delta and Frontier. The shortest domestic flight to Fayetteville departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 53m.

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 Turo and Dollar, 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 Frontier. The shortest domestic flight to Fayetteville departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 53m.

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 Turo and Dollar, among others, in Oklahoma City.

Bus

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

Airports near Fayetteville

TULTulsa
XNAFayetteville Northwest Arkansas
BKGBranson

Airlines serving Fayetteville

Lufthansa
Good (7,073 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,342 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,877 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,950 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,726 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,450 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,725 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,228 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,570 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,360 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,024 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,278 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,087 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,286 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,072 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,472 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (860 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,773 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,699 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

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Staybridge Suites Fayetteville/Univ Of Arkansas
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 397 reviews)
$122+
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Inn at the Mill, Ascend Hotel Collection
3 stars
Excellent (9, 445 reviews)
$117+
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Holiday Inn Springdale/Fayetteville Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 457 reviews)
$110+
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Avid Hotel Fayetteville West
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 396 reviews)
$99+
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Graduate by Hilton Fayetteville, AR
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1035 reviews)
$136+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Springdale
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 273 reviews)
$121+
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Renting a car in Fayetteville

Renting a car in Fayetteville costs $81 per day, on average, or $162 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Fayetteville.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Fayetteville is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fayetteville costs $81 per day, on average, or $162 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Fayetteville.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Fayetteville is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Fayetteville

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$45/day

Economy

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$45/day

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