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. Tulsa deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Tulsa
is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Tulsa. These include popular favorites such as Oren (3509 S Peoria Ave), Mahogany Prime Steakhouse - Tulsa (4840 E. 61st Street) and Bin 35 Bistro (3509 S Peoria Ave). If you’re looking for affordable options, Bodean Restaurant (3376 East 51st Street) and NOLA's Creole and Cocktails (1334 E 15th St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Fazenda Gaúcha - Tulsa (6263 Ok-66) and Cardinal Club (7890 E 106th Place Suite V-14) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Tulsa.
When to visit Tulsa
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″.
How to Get to Tulsa
Plane
When flying to Tulsa, you’ll arrive at Tulsa (TUL), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Tulsa include Allegiant Air, American Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Tulsa departs from Valparaiso and takes around 1h 55m.
Car
Another option to get to Tulsa is to pick up a car rental from Oklahoma City, which is about 98 miles from Tulsa. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Oklahoma City.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tulsa, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Kansas City, the bus ride to Tulsa takes 240 miles and will cost you around $110. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $210 for a journey of 310 miles. The most popular bus station is Tulsa 317 S Detroit Ave, located 0.3 miles from downtown Tulsa. Tulsa El Mercadito is also a commonly used station, and is 8 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Tulsa
Where to stay in Tulsa
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn and Suites Tulsa Central and Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Tulsa Central. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Tulsa, with prices from $21 to $326 per night. Cherry Street is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Tulsa are about 94% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Downtown - In Tulsa’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Tulsa Downtown Arts District, Courtyard by Marriott Tulsa Downtown and The Mayo Hotel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Tulsa
Most booked hotels in Tulsa
Renting a car in Tulsa
Renting a car in Tulsa costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Budget, Alamo and Payless are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Tulsa is the Hertz branch at 7727 E Young Place Suite 200, which is 6 miles 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 Tulsa.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Tulsa is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Tulsa
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$25/day
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5 Adults, 3 Bags
$28/day