Little Rock travel guide
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You're Going to Love Little Rock
With a population of 193,524, Little Rock is the largest city in Arkansas, United States by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Little Rock deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Little Rock
Where to Eat in Little Rock
If you’re looking for affordable options, Arthur's Prime Steakhouse (16100 Chenal pkwy) and Kemuri (2601 Kavanaugh Blvd.) are great picks.
When to visit Little Rock
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Little Rock 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 32 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 5.3″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Little Rock, with an average rainfall of 2.6″.
How to Get to Little Rock
Plane
When flying to Little Rock, you’ll arrive at Little Rock (LIT), which is located 6 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Little Rock include United Airlines, Southwest and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Little Rock departs from Denver and takes around 2h 10m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Little Rock. The train journey from Little Rock to Dallas takes 7h 51m and costs around $43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $93 for a 12h 57m trip. The train station in Little Rock is called Little Rock Union, and is located 0.5 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Little Rock is to pick up a car rental from Memphis, which is about 209 km from Little Rock. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Memphis.
Bus
Tornado Bus operates bus routes to Little Rock. From Dallas, the bus ride to Little Rock takes 435 km and will cost you around $230. From Houston, the ticket costs about $435 for a journey of 941 km. The most popular bus station is Little Rock I-30 Super Store - 612 E Roosevelt Rd, located 3.2 km from downtown Little Rock. Little Rock Mr. Chen's is also a commonly used station, and is 6 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Little Rock
Where to stay in Little Rock
Average rates range from around $147 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $172 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Motel 6 Little Rock West and Atria Inn and Suites Extended Stay.
Where to stay in popular areas of Little Rock
Most booked hotels in Little Rock
Renting a car in Little Rock
Renting a car in Little Rock costs $74 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Hertz, Alamo and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Little Rock is the Budget branch at 1 Airport Road, which is 7 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, 1% more expensive than at Little Rock.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Little Rock (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. The most frequently booked car type in Little Rock is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.