Car Rental - Bentonville

 

Rent a car in Bentonville to discover the birthplace of Walmart, nestled in the northwest corner of Arkansas. Travel back to the 1950s with a trip to the Walmart Museum in Downtown Bentonville, just a short drive in your rental car from the current company headquarters.

While here, you can also check out local events and markets at Bentonville City Square, then go mountain biking or hiking along the Slaughter Pen trail. Continue north in your Bentonville rental car and you’ll also find the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art – a haven of culture and nature, tucked away in the Ozark Forest.

Whether you’re looking for a Bentonville holiday car rental, or you’re here for business, you can collect your rental car from one of our pick-up locations across the city. These include Downtown Bentonville and Northwest Arkansas National Airport. From here, you can also enjoy easy access to Fayetteville and the Oklahoma and Missouri borders in one of our spacious SUVs, sports cars or sedans.

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Bentonville Locations

A Quick Guide to Bentonville

Walmart Museum Bentonville

The Walmart Museum

105 North Main Street, AR, 72712

Housed in the original Walton’s 5&10 building, this eclectic museum celebrates Walmart’s history and its founder, Sam Walton. Venture inside to explore the impressive gallery, filled with Walmart memorabilia, vintage Barbie dolls, and old Coke bottles, plus an unusual wall of returned items. Afterward, head next door to the 1950s-inspired Spark Café for ice cream.

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

600 Museum Way, AR, 72712

Nestled among 120 acres of Ozark Forest, Crystal Bridges Museum showcases 500 years of American Art, with the world-class collection containing works from Asher B. Durand and Andy Warhol. It’s perfectly situated to park your Bentonville rental car and explore on foot. Beyond the museum, follow the four-mile art and nature trails to discover architectural gems like the Fly’s Eye Dome and Frank Lloyd Wright’s Bachman-Wilson House.

Orchards Park

Orchards Park

1100 Northeast John Deshields Boulevard, AR, 72712

Enjoy a day outdoors, Orchards Park is the perfect spot for a relaxing stroll. Located less than a mile from the Crystal Bridges Museum, this spacious green area features walking paths, waterfalls, public art, and a pavilion. Wander around the lake and seasonal gardens, then settle down in the open field for a family picnic.

TownePlace Suites Bentonville Rogers

3100 Southeast 14th Street, AR, 72712

Nestled along I-49 and with fantastic access to Missouri and south to Fayetteville in your Bentonville rental car, the TownePlace Suites hotel offers a choice of stylish studios and suites. Each comes with a fully equipped kitchen for home-cooked meals and a well-lit desk area for catching up on emails, plus access to the hotel’s indoor pool and gym.

SpringHill Suites Bentonville

2304 Southeast Walton Boulevard, AR, 72712

With its trendy decor, quality amenities, and central location, the SpringHill Suites hotel is well-equipped for your stay in Bentonville. Families will love the spacious rooms, 24/7 market and guest laundry facilities. Those opting for Bentonville business car rental can make the most of free Wi-Fi for their work, in-room workspaces, and hot buffet breakfasts for a stress-free stay.

21c Museum Hotel Bentonville

200 Northeast A Street, AR, 72712

Situated on the corner of City Square, the 21c Museum Hotel seamlessly blends modern facilities with contemporary art, creating an immersive gallery experience. Luxury rooms offer a tranquil retreat, with high ceilings, large windows and custom furniture. Dine at the on-site restaurant, The Hive, for a taste of locally sourced Arkansan fare.

The Preacher’s Son

201 Northwest A Street, AR, 72712

Park your Bentonville rental car and step inside this lovingly restored church to discover The Preacher’s Son, a contemporary restaurant set under vaulted ceilings and breathtaking former stained-glass windows. Innovative dishes showcase sustainable cooking and seasonal ingredients, such as fresh oysters, spiced pork crepes and juicy ribeye steaks with potato latkes.

Tavola Trattoria

108 Southeast A Street, AR, 72712

Treat yourself to a taste of Italy at Tavola Trattoria, found in the heart of Downtown Bentonville. Start your meal with fresh bruschetta, homemade meatballs and crispy calamari, then order the signature Tavola pizza, topped with roasted pears, caramelized onions, gorgonzola and house pesto.

Pressroom

100 Northwest 2nd Street, AR, 72712

Located in Midtown Center, this urban eatery serves a popular all-day menu of original dishes. Enjoy brunch favorites such as avocado toast and eggs benedict on buttermilk biscuits. Stop by for daily dinner specials from the local market, plus sharing plates of crispy potatoes, sausage fritters and mushroom eclairs.

Driving In and Around Bentonville

  • Northwest 2nd Street (72712) offers 100 spaces for your rental car in Downtown Bentonville, just a short walk from the Walmart Museum and City Square.
  • Crystal Bridges Parking Lot (72712) is located off Museum Way. From here, you can follow the Orchard Trail up to the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Bachman-Wilson House.
  • On-street parking for your Bentonville rental car is also available throughout Downtown, offering easy access to local restaurants, stores, and markets. Check signage and meters for limits and charges.

 

If you’re booking a holiday car rental or a business rental car, it’s helpful to know the key roads in the area in advance.

  • Interstate 49 (I-49) has a northern section between Alma and Bella Vista, which connects Bentonville to Fayetteville and Springdale.
  • US Route 71 (US-71) enters Arkansas from Louisiana and heads north across the Missouri state line. South, it connects to I-40, which leads to the state capital, Little Rock, to the east.
  • US Route 62 (US-62) runs through north Arkansas, overlapping with US-412 toward Missouri in the east. It also intersects with I-49 between Bentonville and Fayetteville, before continuing west into Oklahoma.

 

How to Get From Northwest Arkansas National Airport to Downtown

It takes around 25 minutes to drive in your Bentonville rental car from the airport to Downtown Bentonville.

  1. Leave the Hertz car rental lot via Airport Boulevard and turn left onto Regional Avenue.
  2. After two miles, turn right onto AR-12 East.
  3. Follow AR-12 for seven miles, then turn left onto Southwest I Street.
  4. Continue north and merge onto South Walton Boulevard (US-71B).
  5. Turn right onto West Central Avenue and head towards City Square to arrive.

 

How to Get to Fayetteville From Bentonville in Your Rental Car

Fayetteville is just a 30-minute drive from Bentonville in your rental car. Head south on I-49 for 19 miles, then take Exit 67B onto the Fulbright Expressway. Merge onto the US-71B south and continue into Fayetteville.