Introduction
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), Mahogany Prime Steakhouse - Tulsa (4840 E. 61st Street) and Oren (3509 S Peoria Ave). If you’re looking for affordable options, Cheever's Cafe - Tulsa (1345 E 15th St) and Fireside Grill - River Spirit Casino (8330 Riverside Pkwy) are great picks.

When to visit Tulsa

Tulsa in March
Estimated package price
$95
2 travelers
Flight to Tulsa
3 nights at hotel
Tulsa in March
Estimated package price
$95
2 travelers
Flight to Tulsa
3 nights at 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 11 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Tulsa include United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Tulsa departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 44m.

Car

Another option to get to Tulsa is to pick up a car rental from Oklahoma City, which is about 157 km from Tulsa. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Oklahoma City.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Tulsa 317 S Detroit Ave, located 0.5 km from downtown Tulsa. Tulsa El Mercadito is also a commonly used station, and is 13 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Tulsa, you’ll arrive at Tulsa (TUL), which is located 11 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Tulsa include United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Tulsa departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 44m.

Car

Another option to get to Tulsa is to pick up a car rental from Oklahoma City, which is about 157 km from Tulsa. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Oklahoma City.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Tulsa 317 S Detroit Ave, located 0.5 km from downtown Tulsa. Tulsa El Mercadito is also a commonly used station, and is 13 km from the city center.

Airports near Tulsa

TULTulsa
XNAFayetteville Northwest Arkansas
SWOStillwater Searcy Fld

Airlines serving Tulsa

KLM
Good (1,493 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,909 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,871 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,407 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,178 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,569 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,916 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,383 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,214 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,502 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,171 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,998 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,910 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,778 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,204 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,549 reviews)
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Where to stay in Tulsa

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Woodspring Suites Tulsa and Baymont by Wyndham Tulsa. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Tulsa, with prices from $36 to $665 per night. Cherry Street is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Tulsa are about 99% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Downtown - In Tulsa’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Residence Inn by Marriott Tulsa Downtown, Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Tulsa Downtown Arts District and Courtyard by Marriott Tulsa Downtown.

Downtown - In Tulsa’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Residence Inn by Marriott Tulsa Downtown, Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Tulsa Downtown Arts District and Courtyard by Marriott 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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Stoney Creek Hotel Tulsa - Broken Arrow
3 stars
Excellent (9, 994 reviews)
$113+
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Hampton Inn Tulsa/Broken Arrow
3 stars
Excellent (9, 348 reviews)
$91+
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tulsa Broken Arrow
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 92 reviews)
$128+
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River Spirit Casino Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, 13 reviews)
$122+
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Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1869 reviews)
$148+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tulsa Broken Arrow
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 764 reviews)
$94+
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Renting a car in Tulsa

Renting a car in Tulsa costs $64 per day, on average, or $192 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Budget, Alamo and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Tulsa is the Budget branch at 7777 East Apache Street, which is 10 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Tulsa.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05. The most frequently booked car type in Tulsa is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Tulsa costs $64 per day, on average, or $192 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Budget, Alamo and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Tulsa is the Budget branch at 7777 East Apache Street, which is 10 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Tulsa.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05. The most frequently booked car type in Tulsa is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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