Introduction
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 February
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tahlequah in February
Estimated hotel price
$96
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, British Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Tahlequah departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 23m.

Car

Another option to get to Tahlequah is to pick up a car rental from Oklahoma City, which is about 146 miles from Tahlequah. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Oklahoma City.

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, British Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Tahlequah departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 23m.

Car

Another option to get to Tahlequah is to pick up a car rental from Oklahoma City, which is about 146 miles from Tahlequah. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Oklahoma City.

Airports near Tahlequah

FSMFort Smith
TULTulsa
XNAFayetteville Northwest Arkansas

Airlines serving Tahlequah

KLM
Good (1,458 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,795 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,757 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,222 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,118 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,331 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,524 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,692 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,732 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,364 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,909 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,045 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,456 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,710 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,097 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,194 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,919 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,576 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 By IHG 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
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 216 reviews)
$118+
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Best Western NSU Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, 231 reviews)
$98+
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Quality Inn Tahlequah South
2 stars
Good (6.8, 47 reviews)
$61+
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Days Inn & Suites Tahlequah
2 stars
Okay (5.2, 499 reviews)
$68+
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Renting a car in Tahlequah

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.

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