Car Rental Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY)

Parking in Fayetteville

• Fayetteville Regional Airport (28306) offers both long-term and short-term parking outside the main terminal.
• Fayetteville Parking Garage (28301) is located on Franklin Street in Downtown Fayetteville and has around 200 spaces.
• Clark Park Nature Center (28301) has an outdoor parking lot on-site, perfect for exploring the local woodland and following the nature trails along Cape Fear River.

Key roads in Fayetteville

• Interstate 95 (I-95) runs just south of Fayetteville Regional Airport, towards the Virginia state line in the north-east and South Carolina in the south.
• North Carolina Highway 87 (NC 87) follows the Cape Fear River from Fayetteville, past the airport towards Cape Fear and Wilmington.
• US Route 401 (US 401) enters Fayetteville from the west, then heads north towards the state capital, Raleigh. It also has a spur in the city called the Fayetteville Business Loop.

How to get from Fayetteville Regional Airport to Downtown Fayetteville

Downtown is just a 15-minute drive from the local airport.

1. Leave the car rental parking lot and follow Airport Road for one mile.
2. Turn right on to the I-95BUS North.
3. Use the left two lanes to take a slight left for Gillespie Street.
4. Continue for around two miles until you arrive in Downtown.

How to get from Fayetteville Regional Airport to Fort Bragg

It’s around a 30-minute drive from the airport to the US Army base at Fort Bragg. Just follow Airport Road until it becomes Black and Decker Road. Stay on for Mid Pine Road and Natal Street, then turn right on to Cumberland Road. Take a left on to Owen Drive and continue along the All American Freeway and Parkway into Fort Bragg.

Best hotels in Fayetteville

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fayetteville Fort Bragg

4750 Lake Valley Drive, NC, 28303

Perfectly placed between the airport and Fort Bragg, this Marriott hotel has everything you need for a comfortable stay in the city. Settle in for the night in your very own spacious suite. Then, in the morning, make the most of the hotel’s on-site amenities, including a 24/7 fitness center and outdoor pool with splash zone.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hope Mills-Fayetteville Airport

3111 North Main Street, NC, 28348

Experience Southern hospitality in Hope Mills at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites. Cozy guest rooms feature plush beds, coffee makers and flat-screen TVs for downtime, while a work desk and free Wi-Fi make it easy to catch up on emails during your trip. 

Hampton Inn & Suites Fayetteville

2065 Cedar Creek Road, NC, 28312

Located just off I-95, the Hampton Inn offers easy access to both Fayetteville Regional Airport and Downtown. Choose from king-sized and double queen rooms, perfect for family stays, with a complimentary hot breakfast included.

Best restaurants in Fayetteville

Circa 1800

108 Person Street, NC, 28301

You’ll find this charming bistro in the heart of Downtown, serving Southern staples with a twist. Order Carolina classics like sauteed shrimp and grits or try the smoked coffee brisket with bourbon mashed sweet potatoes. Visit on at the weekend for a delicious brunch menu, featuring southern eggrolls, chicken and waffles, and delicious French toast.

316 Oyster Bar & Seafood Gril

316 Owen Drive, NC, 28304

Fancy some surf and turf? You’ve come to the right place. 316 Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill serves a variety of fresh fish, seafood and steaks on the daily. Start with the New England clam chowder or oyster stew, followed by a steamed shrimp platter or chargrilled Angus sirloin.

Luigi’s Italian Chophouse & Bar

528 North McPherson Church Road, NC, 28303

This family-run eatery brings a taste of Italy to the Fayetteville area and has done for more than 20 years. Stop by to enjoy some of their signature dishes, including fresh bruschetta, caprese salad, homemade lasagne and chicken parmigiana. Finish your meal the Italian way with a traditional affogato – ice cream topped with a shot of espresso.

Best attractions in Fayetteville

Cape Fear Botanical Garden

536 North Eastern Boulevard, NC, 28301

Cape Fear Botanical Garden is just a 10-minute drive from the airport on the I-95 BUS route. Follow one of the trails to soak up the natural beauty of this 80-acre green space, filled with more than 2,000 plant varieties – from daylilies and camelias to mighty oaks and banana trees.

Crown Complex

1960 Coliseum Drive, NC, 28306

This five-venue complex hosts a wide range of shows, sporting events and concerts, from ice hockey games in the Coliseum to touring Broadway productions in the Crown Theater. Check out the list of upcoming events on the Crown Complex calendar and stop by during your visit to Fayetteville.

Airborne & Special Operations Museum

100 Bragg Boulevard, NC, 28301

Interested in Fayetteville’s military history? Head to the Airborne & Special Operations Museum to learn about soldier experiences in World War 2 and beyond. Walk the streets of Normandy, see a fully restored WACO CG-4A glider and find out more about Fort Bragg’s Special Forces units.