Marion travel guide

Marion Tourism | Marion Guide

You're Going to Love Marion

With a population of 12,345, Marion is a must-see destination in Arkansas, United States. 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 Marion has to offer.

When to visit Marion

Marion in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 151
1 night at 3-star hotel
Marion in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 151
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Marion

Plane

Although Marion doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Memphis Airport (MEM), which is located 17 miles from Marion. The shortest flight to Marion from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 5h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Marion.

Car

Another option to get to Marion is to pick up a car rental from Memphis, which is about 9 miles from Marion. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Avis, among others, in Memphis.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marion, including Tornado Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Nashville, the bus ride to Marion takes 180 miles and will cost you around C$ 301. From Dallas, the ticket costs about C$ 506 for a journey of 390 miles.

Plane

Although Marion doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Memphis Airport (MEM), which is located 17 miles from Marion. The shortest flight to Marion from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 5h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Marion.

Car

Another option to get to Marion is to pick up a car rental from Memphis, which is about 9 miles from Marion. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Avis, among others, in Memphis.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marion, including Tornado Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Nashville, the bus ride to Marion takes 180 miles and will cost you around C$ 301. From Dallas, the ticket costs about C$ 506 for a journey of 390 miles.

Airports near Marion

Airlines serving Marion

Lufthansa
Good (4,653 reviews)
KLM
Good (854 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,480 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,596 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (830 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,561 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,534 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,350 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (462 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (817 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (770 reviews)
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Where to stay in Marion

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn Marion and Hampton Inn Marion.

Where to stay in popular areas of Marion

Most booked hotels in Marion

Hampton Inn Marion
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 227+
Radisson Hotel West Memphis
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 209+
Express Inn West Memphis
2 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
C$ 67+
Comfort Inn Marion
2 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
C$ 184+
Ramada by Wyndham West Memphis
2 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
C$ 82+
Americas Best Value Inn Marion, AR
2 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
C$ 101+

Renting a car in Marion

Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre in Marion (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.06 and C$ 22.75. The most frequently booked car type in Marion is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre in Marion (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.06 and C$ 22.75. The most frequently booked car type in Marion is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.