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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Davenport, Oklahoma
Davenport
Stop on Route 66 for a quick bite and photo ops, 4–6 hours total; no overnight stay needed.
Davenport is a tiny town on historic Route 66 with a few eateries and a classic roadside vibe. It’s best as a brief stop while traveling between Oklahoma City and Tulsa, not a base for multiple nights.
- Country
- United States
- Local name
- Davenport
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $30–$50 excl. transport (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | $2–$3 |
| Burger at local diner | $8–$12 |
| Gas (per gallon) | $3.20 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- OKC · Will Rogers World Airport
- Nearest large airport; about 1 h 15 min by car west on I-44 (check)
- TUL · Tulsa International Airport
- About 1 h 15 min by car east on US-66/I-44 (check)
Typical fares
- Drive from Tulsa to Davenport
- ≈30 km (19 mi), about $8 fuel (check)≈19 mi (30 km), about $8 fuel (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is essential; the town is spread along Route 66 and has limited sidewalks.
See and do
Known for
- Route 66 heritage
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Stroud, Oklahoma | Drive east on US‑66, about 30 min | ≈30 min |
| Oklahoma City | Drive west on I‑44, about 1 h 15 min | ≈1 h 15 min |
Sleep
- No dedicated hotels in town
- Check nearby Stroud or Tulsa for lodging (≈30 km (19 mi) east).Check nearby Stroud or Tulsa for lodging (≈19 mi (30 km) east).
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse meexcuse me |
| Thank you | Thank youthank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it?how much is it |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Summer heat can be intense; carry water.
Generally safe; typical small‑town traffic and occasional stray dogs.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Davenport, Oklahoma yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Route 66 heritage
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Davenport (Oklahoma), revision 5103416 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5103416
Pocket card
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US consulates are in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/davenport-oklahoma). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.