Valdosta travel guide
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You're Going to Love Valdosta
With a population of 54,518, Valdosta is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Valdosta to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Valdosta
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Valdosta 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 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 8″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Valdosta, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.
How to Get to Valdosta
Plane
When flying to Valdosta, you’ll arrive at Valdosta (VLD), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Valdosta include Air France, Delta and Korean Air. The shortest domestic flight to Valdosta departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 32m.
Car
Another option to get to Valdosta is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 195 miles from Valdosta. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Valdosta Citgo, located 2 miles from downtown Valdosta. Valdosta Greyhound Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Valdosta
Where to stay in Valdosta
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Valdosta and Sleep Inn And Suites Valdosta.
Where to stay in popular areas of Valdosta
Most booked hotels in Valdosta
Renting a car in Valdosta
Renting a car in Valdosta costs $60 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Valdosta.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Valdosta (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 Valdosta is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.