El Dorado travel guide

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You're Going to Love El Dorado

With a population of 18,884, El Dorado is a must-see destination in Arkansas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. El Dorado deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit El Dorado

El Dorado in February
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
El Dorado in February
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to El Dorado in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °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 32 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 5.4″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in El Dorado, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.

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How to Get to El Dorado

Plane

When flying to El Dorado, you’ll arrive at El Dorado Goodwin Field (ELD), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to El Dorado departs from Dallas and takes around 1h 50m.

Plane

When flying to El Dorado, you’ll arrive at El Dorado Goodwin Field (ELD), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to El Dorado departs from Dallas and takes around 1h 50m.

Airports near El Dorado

Airlines serving El Dorado

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (843 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,618 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,583 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,433 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,978 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (134 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (552 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,771 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (493 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (314 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,967 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (437 reviews)
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Where to stay in El Dorado

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn El Dorado and La Quinta Inn by Wyndham El Dorado.

Where to stay in popular areas of El Dorado

Most booked hotels in El Dorado

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham El Dorado
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 168 reviews)
$71+
Comfort Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 244 reviews)
$99+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, El Dorado, AR
2 stars
Good (7.9, 184 reviews)
$112+
Super 8 by Wyndham El Dorado
2 stars
Good (7.4, 30 reviews)
$57+
Americas Best Value Inn Smackover
2 stars
Okay (5.6, 3 reviews)
$61+
Econo Lodge Conference Center
2 stars
Okay (5, 23 reviews)
$67+

Renting a car in El Dorado

Renting a car in El Dorado costs $75 per day, on average, or $150 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in El Dorado (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.

Renting a car in El Dorado costs $75 per day, on average, or $150 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in El Dorado (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.