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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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

Tahlequah in January
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tahlequah in January
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 45 miles 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 Nashville and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Tahlequah is to pick up a car rental from Wichita, which is about 179 miles from Tahlequah. You’ll find branches of Payless and Turo, among others, in Wichita.

Plane

Although Tahlequah doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas (XNA), which is located 45 miles 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 Nashville and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Tahlequah is to pick up a car rental from Wichita, which is about 179 miles from Tahlequah. You’ll find branches of Payless and Turo, among others, in Wichita.

Airports near Tahlequah

FSMFort Smith
TULTulsa
XNAFayetteville Northwest Arkansas

Airlines serving Tahlequah

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,248 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,970 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,068 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
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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

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Tru by Hilton Tahlequah
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 202 reviews)
$141+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tahlequah
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 289 reviews)
$145+
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Best Western NSU Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 203 reviews)
$106+
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Days Inn & Suites Tahlequah
2 stars
Okay (5.2, 465 reviews)
$72+
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Renting a car in Tahlequah

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

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