Oklahoma City travel guide
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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 4 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 5h 15m.
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.
Car
Another option to get to Oklahoma City is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 305 km from Oklahoma City. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Fox, among others, in Dallas.
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 C$ 45. From Chicago, the ticket costs about C$ 241 for a journey of 2269 km. The most popular bus station is Oklahoma City Bus Terminal - 1948 E Reno Ave, located 4 km from downtown 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 C$ 173 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 258 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 Candlewood Suites Oklahoma City - Bricktown.
Where to stay in popular areas of Oklahoma City
Most booked hotels in Oklahoma City
Renting a car in Oklahoma City
Renting a car in Oklahoma City costs C$ 87 per day, on average, or C$ 348 if you want to rent it for 4 days. Budget, Thrifty and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Oklahoma City is the Hertz branch at 5201 S Meridian Ave, which is 10 km from the downtown.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Oklahoma City.
Expect to pay C$ 1.41 per litre in Oklahoma City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 16.90 and C$ 22.53. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Oklahoma City, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in Oklahoma City
Pick-up truck
5 adults, 3 Bags
C$ 60/day
Economy
2 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 64/day