Oklahoma City travel guide
Oklahoma City Tourism | Oklahoma City Guide
You're Going to Love Oklahoma City
With a population of 579.999, Oklahoma City is the largest city in Oklahoma, United States by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Oklahoma City has to offer.
Where to Eat in Oklahoma City
If you’re looking for affordable options, Cafe 501 - Classen Curve (5825 N.W. Grand Blvd) and Uncle Julio's - Oklahoma City (1344 W Memorial Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Oklahoma City
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Oklahoma City in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 34 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -3 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 129 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Oklahoma City, with an average rainfall of 31 mm.
How to Get to Oklahoma City
Plane
When flying to Oklahoma City, you’ll arrive at Oklahoma Will Rogers Airport (OKC), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Oklahoma City from New Zealand departs from Taupo and takes around 40h 44m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Oklahoma City. The train station in Oklahoma City is called Oklahoma City, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Oklahoma City using Amtrak or FlixBus. From Wichita, the bus ride to Oklahoma City takes 941 km and will cost you around $56. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $296 for a journey of 2269 km. The most popular bus station is Oklahoma City Bus Terminal - 1948 E Reno Ave, located 4 km from the city centre of Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City City Hall is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Oklahoma City
Where to stay in Oklahoma City
Average rates range from around $214 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $318 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Extended Stay America Select Suites - Oklahoma City - West and Comfort Inn & Suites Oklahoma City West - I-40.
Where to stay in popular areas of Oklahoma City
Most booked hotels in Oklahoma City
Hiring a car in Oklahoma City
Budget, Thrifty and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Oklahoma City is the Hertz branch at 5201 S Meridian Ave, which is 10 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay $1.74 per litre in Oklahoma City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.81 and $27.74. The most frequently booked car type in Oklahoma City is Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Rogue or similar) is, on average, 28% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.