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.

Where to Eat in Little Rock

If you’re looking for affordable options, Arthur's Prime Steakhouse (16100 Chenal pkwy) and Raduno Brick Oven & Barroom (1318 S. Main St.) are great picks.

When to visit Little Rock

Little Rock in December
Estimated hotel price
€102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Little Rock in December
Estimated hotel price
€102
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Little Rock 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 0 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 135 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Little Rock, with an average rainfall of 66 mm.

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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 centre.

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 €36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about €79 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 centre.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Little Rock I-30 Super Store - 612 E Roosevelt Rd, located 3.2 km from the city centre of Little Rock. Little Rock Mr. Chen's is also a commonly used station, and is 6 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Little Rock, you’ll arrive at Little Rock (LIT), which is located 6 km from the city centre.

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 €36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about €79 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 centre.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Little Rock I-30 Super Store - 612 E Roosevelt Rd, located 3.2 km from the city centre of Little Rock. Little Rock Mr. Chen's is also a commonly used station, and is 6 km from the city centre.

Airports near Little Rock

Airlines serving Little Rock

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,454 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,929 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,516 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,344 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (956 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (771 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (134 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (538 reviews)
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Where to stay in Little Rock

Average rates range from around €135 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €160 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Little Rock-West and Little Rock Firehouse Hostel & Museum.

Where to stay in popular areas of Little Rock

Most booked hotels in Little Rock

Wingate by Wyndham Little Rock
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€88+
Little Rock Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€168+
Comfort Inn & Suites Presidential
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€101+
Guest Inn & Suites - Midtown Medical Center
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€91+
Embassy Suites Little Rock
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
€135+
Motel 6 Little Rock, Ar - Airport
2 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
€41+

Hiring a car in Little Rock

Hertz, Alamo and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Little Rock is the Budget branch at 1 Airport Road, which is 7 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay €0.97 per litre in Little Rock (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €11.56 and €15.41. Economy (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Little Rock, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hertz, Alamo and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Little Rock is the Budget branch at 1 Airport Road, which is 7 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay €0.97 per litre in Little Rock (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €11.56 and €15.41. Economy (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Little Rock, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.