With a population of 53,380, Auburn is a must-see destination in Alabama, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Auburn deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Amsterdam Cafe (410 South Gay Street) and Acre (210 East Glenn Ave.) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Auburn in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.9″. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Auburn, with an average rainfall of 3.2″.
Although Auburn doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Montgomery Dannelly Field (MGM), which is located 57 miles from Auburn. Montgomery Dannelly Field is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Auburn departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 53m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Auburn. The train journey from Auburn to Birmingham takes 4h 36m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $57 for a 5h 48m trip.
Another option to get to Auburn is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 101 miles from Auburn. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Atlanta.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Auburn, including Megabus, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Auburn takes 285 miles and will cost you around $48. From Jacksonville, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 365 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Auburn Lodge near University and Sleep Inn and Suites Auburn Campus Area I-85.
Renting a car in Auburn costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 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 Auburn.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Auburn (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 Auburn is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.