With a population of 39,223, Muskogee is a must-see destination in Oklahoma, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Muskogee deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Muskogee in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 6.1″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Muskogee, with an average rainfall of 2.2″.
Although Muskogee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tulsa (TUL), which is located 43 miles from Muskogee. Fort Smith is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Muskogee departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 38m.
Another option to get to Muskogee is to pick up a car rental from Oklahoma City, which is about 122 miles from Muskogee. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Oklahoma City.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Muskogee, including Tornado Bus, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Dallas, the bus ride to Muskogee takes 310 miles and will cost you around $100. From Houston, the ticket costs about $290 for a journey of 610 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Muskogee, An IHG Hotel and Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Muskogee.
Renting a car in Muskogee costs $54 per day, on average, or $108 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Muskogee.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Muskogee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Muskogee is Intermediate (Nissan Kicks or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.