Hattiesburg travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hattiesburg

With a population of 45,989, Hattiesburg is a must-see destination in Mississippi, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Hattiesburg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Hattiesburg

If you’re looking for affordable options, Brass Hat (103 S 30th Ave) and Patio 44 (3822 W 4th St) are great picks.

When to visit Hattiesburg

Hattiesburg in January
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hattiesburg in January
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hattiesburg in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °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 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 5.7″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Hattiesburg, with an average rainfall of 3.8″.

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How to Get to Hattiesburg

Plane

When flying to Hattiesburg, you’ll arrive at Laurel Hattiesburg-PineBelt (PIB), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hattiesburg departs from Houston and takes around 1h 24m.

Train

The train station in Hattiesburg is called Hattiesburg, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Hattiesburg is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 106 miles from Hattiesburg. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in New Orleans.

Plane

When flying to Hattiesburg, you’ll arrive at Laurel Hattiesburg-PineBelt (PIB), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hattiesburg departs from Houston and takes around 1h 24m.

Train

The train station in Hattiesburg is called Hattiesburg, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Hattiesburg is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 106 miles from Hattiesburg. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in New Orleans.

Airports near Hattiesburg

Airlines serving Hattiesburg

Lufthansa
Good (7,187 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,837 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,552 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,240 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,088 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,422 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,039 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (2,036 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,889 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (246 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (836 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (667 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,331 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (435 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (536 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hattiesburg

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Hattiesburg and Sleep Inn & Suites.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hattiesburg

Most booked hotels in Hattiesburg

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hattiesburg - I-59
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2699 reviews)
$91+
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Hattiesburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 488 reviews)
$110+
Best Western PREMIER University Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 454 reviews)
$116+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hattiesburg
2 stars
Excellent (8, 691 reviews)
$60+
Doubletree by Hilton Hattiesburg
4 stars
Good (7.5, 206 reviews)
$116+
Days Inn by Wyndham Hattiesburg MS
2 stars
Okay (5.2, 282 reviews)
$47+

Renting a car in Hattiesburg

Renting a car in Hattiesburg costs $64 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Hattiesburg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hattiesburg, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Hattiesburg costs $64 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Hattiesburg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hattiesburg, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.