Tahlequah travel guide
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You're Going to Love Tahlequah
With a population of 15 753, Tahlequah is a must-see destination in Oklahoma, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Tahlequah deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Tahlequah
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tahlequah in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 28.4 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 5.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Tahlequah, with an average rainfall of 2″.
How to Get to Tahlequah
Plane
Although Tahlequah doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas (XNA), which is located 72 km from Tahlequah. Fort Smith is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Tahlequah departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 40m.
Car
Another option to get to Tahlequah is to pick up a car rental from Oklahoma City, which is about 235 km from Tahlequah. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Oklahoma City.
Airlines serving Tahlequah
Where to stay in Tahlequah
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tahlequah and Days Inn & Suites Tahlequah.
Where to stay in popular areas of Tahlequah
Most booked hotels in Tahlequah
Renting a car in Tahlequah
Renting a car in Tahlequah costs $42 per day, on average, or $85 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 84% cheaper than airport locations in Tahlequah.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Tahlequah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Tahlequah is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 2% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.