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What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Tulsa travel guide

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You're Going to Love Tulsa

With a population of 391,906, Tulsa is a must-see destination in Oklahoma, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Tulsa has to offer.

Where to Eat in Tulsa

is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Tulsa. These include popular favorites such as Bin 35 Bistro (3509 S Peoria Ave), Doc's Wine & Food (3509 S Peoria) and Mahogany Prime Steakhouse - Tulsa (4840 E. 61st Street). If you’re looking for affordable options, Bodean Restaurant (3376 East 51st Street) and NOLA's Creole and Cocktails (1334 E 15th St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Fazenda Gaúcha - Tulsa (6263 Ok-66) and Cardinal Club (7890 E 106th Place Suite V-14) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Tulsa.

When to visit Tulsa

Tulsa in August
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tulsa in August
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tulsa in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °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 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 5.2″. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Tulsa, with an average rainfall of 1.7″.

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How to Get to Tulsa

Plane

When flying to Tulsa, you’ll arrive at Tulsa (TUL), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Tulsa include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Allegiant Air. The shortest domestic flight to Tulsa departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 41m.

Car

Another option to get to Tulsa is to pick up a car rental from Wichita, which is about 129 miles from Tulsa. You’ll find branches of Payless and Turo, among others, in Wichita.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Tulsa El Mercadito, located 8 miles from downtown Tulsa. Tulsa 317 S Detroit Ave is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Tulsa, you’ll arrive at Tulsa (TUL), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Tulsa include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Allegiant Air. The shortest domestic flight to Tulsa departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 41m.

Car

Another option to get to Tulsa is to pick up a car rental from Wichita, which is about 129 miles from Tulsa. You’ll find branches of Payless and Turo, among others, in Wichita.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Tulsa El Mercadito, located 8 miles from downtown Tulsa. Tulsa 317 S Detroit Ave is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Tulsa

TULTulsa
XNAFayetteville Northwest Arkansas
SWOStillwater Searcy Fld

Airlines serving Tulsa

Lufthansa
Good (7,136 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,358 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,008 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,946 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,776 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,463 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,786 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,264 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,584 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,531 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,203 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,290 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,295 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,117 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,785 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,489 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,088 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (882 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,706 reviews)
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Where to stay in Tulsa

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Baymont by Wyndham Tulsa and Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Tulsa Downtown Arts District. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Tulsa, with prices from $47 to $326 per night. Cherry Street is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Tulsa are about 71% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Downtown - In Tulsa’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Courtyard by Marriott Tulsa Downtown, The Mayo Hotel and Hampton Inn and Suites Tulsa Downtown.

Downtown - In Tulsa’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Courtyard by Marriott Tulsa Downtown, The Mayo Hotel and Hampton Inn and Suites Tulsa Downtown.
Most popular hotel in Tulsa by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Tulsa

Most booked hotels in Tulsa

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The Mayo Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 418 reviews)
$154+
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Stoney Creek Hotel Tulsa - Broken Arrow
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 740 reviews)
$140+
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River Spirit Casino Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, 13 reviews)
$133+
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SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Owasso Tulsa North
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 389 reviews)
$81+
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Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1808 reviews)
$137+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tulsa Broken Arrow
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 663 reviews)
$99+
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Renting a car in Tulsa

Renting a car in Tulsa costs $67 per day, on average, or $200 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Budget, Payless and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Tulsa is the Hertz branch at 7727 E Young Place Suite 200, which is 6 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Tulsa.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Tulsa (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. Full-size (Class Full-size Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Tulsa, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Tulsa costs $67 per day, on average, or $200 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Budget, Payless and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Tulsa is the Hertz branch at 7727 E Young Place Suite 200, which is 6 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Tulsa.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Tulsa (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. Full-size (Class Full-size Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Tulsa, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Tulsa

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$36/day

Compact

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$36/day

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