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Marion travel guide

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You're Going to Love Marion

With a population of 12,345, Marion is a must-see destination in Arkansas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Marion to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Marion

Marion in November
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Marion in November
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Marion

Plane

Although Marion doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Memphis Airport (MEM), which is located 27 km from Marion. Memphis Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Marion departs from Las Vegas and takes around 3h 17m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Marion. The train journey from Marion to New Orleans takes 8h 35m and costs around $61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $74 for a 10h 22m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Marion is to pick up a car rental from Memphis, which is about 15 km from Marion. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Memphis.

Plane

Although Marion doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Memphis Airport (MEM), which is located 27 km from Marion. Memphis Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Marion departs from Las Vegas and takes around 3h 17m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Marion. The train journey from Marion to New Orleans takes 8h 35m and costs around $61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $74 for a 10h 22m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Marion is to pick up a car rental from Memphis, which is about 15 km from Marion. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Memphis.

Airports near Marion

MEMMemphis
JBRJonesboro
MKLJackson Mckellar Field

Airlines serving Marion

Lufthansa
Good (7,180 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,054 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,963 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,794 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,833 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,470 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (805 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,595 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,273 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,604 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,402 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,276 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,295 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,078 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,296 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (887 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,502 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,790 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,092 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Marion

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Hampton Inn Marion
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 155 reviews)
$136+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Memphis Marion, AR
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 161 reviews)
$131+
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Best Western Plus Executive Residency Marion
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 249 reviews)
$137+
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Southland Casino Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 183 reviews)
$124+
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Tru By Hilton West Memphis
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 406 reviews)
$112+
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Comfort Inn Marion
2 stars
Good (7.1, 359 reviews)
$91+
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Renting a car in Marion

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Marion (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 Marion is Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Marion (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 Marion is Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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