Fayetteville travel guide
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You're Going to Love Fayetteville
With a population of 73,580, Fayetteville is a must-see destination in Arkansas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Fayetteville deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Fayetteville
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bordinos (310 W. Dickson St.) and Theo's Fayetteville (318 N Campbell Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Fayetteville
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fayetteville in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 6.7″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Fayetteville, with an average rainfall of 2″.
How to Get to Fayetteville
Plane
When flying to Fayetteville, you’ll arrive at Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas (XNA), which is located 17 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fayetteville include American Airlines, Allegiant Air and Qantas Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Fayetteville departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 27m.
Car
Another option to get to Fayetteville is to pick up a car rental from Oklahoma City, which is about 193 miles from Fayetteville. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Oklahoma City.
Bus
Fayetteville’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Fayetteville
Where to stay in Fayetteville
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn and Suites Fayetteville-University Area and Hampton Inn Fayetteville.
Where to stay in popular areas of Fayetteville
Most booked hotels in Fayetteville
Renting a car in Fayetteville
Renting a car in Fayetteville costs $74 per day, on average, or $147 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Fayetteville.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Fayetteville (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. Full-size (Nissan Altima or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fayetteville, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in Fayetteville
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$38/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$39/day