Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Laurel travel guide

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You're Going to Love Laurel

With a population of 18,540, Laurel is a must-see destination in Mississippi, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Laurel deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Laurel

Laurel in November
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Laurel in November
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Laurel 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 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 6.3″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Laurel, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.

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How to Get to Laurel

Plane

When flying to Laurel, you’ll arrive at Laurel Hattiesburg-PineBelt (PIB), which is located 20 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Laurel departs from Houston and takes around 1h 23m.

Train

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

Car

Another option to get to Laurel is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 133 miles from Laurel. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Nola Rent A Car, among others, in New Orleans.

Plane

When flying to Laurel, you’ll arrive at Laurel Hattiesburg-PineBelt (PIB), which is located 20 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Laurel departs from Houston and takes around 1h 23m.

Train

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

Car

Another option to get to Laurel is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 133 miles from Laurel. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Nola Rent A Car, among others, in New Orleans.

Airports near Laurel

MOBMobile
JANJackson-Evers Intl
GPTGulfport Biloxi Regional

Airlines serving Laurel

KLM
Good (1,492 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,900 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,865 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,392 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,174 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,556 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,907 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,197 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,168 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,205 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,549 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,017 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (231 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (685 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (337 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Laurel

Most booked hotels in Laurel

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Hampton Inn & Suites Laurel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 461 reviews)
$161+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Laurel By IHG
2 stars
Good (7.9, 605 reviews)
$128+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Laurel MS
3 stars
Good (7.4, 222 reviews)
$81+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Laurel
2 stars
Good (6.3, 283 reviews)
$45+
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Motel 6 - Laurel, MS
2 stars
Okay (5.7, 153 reviews)
$58+
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Baymont by Wyndham Laurel
2 stars
Okay (4.6, 433 reviews)
$63+
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Renting a car in Laurel

Expect to pay $4.32 per gallon in Laurel (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.78 and $69.05. The most frequently booked car type in Laurel is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 2% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.32 per gallon in Laurel (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.78 and $69.05. The most frequently booked car type in Laurel is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 2% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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