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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 December
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Laurel in December
Estimated hotel price
$99
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 22m.

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 Economy 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 22m.

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 Economy Rent a Car, among others, in New Orleans.

Airports near Laurel

MOBMobile
JANJackson-Evers Intl
GPTGulfport Biloxi Regional

Airlines serving Laurel

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,882 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (961 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,139 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,697 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,531 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (905 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (209 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (664 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (330 reviews)
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Where to stay in Laurel

Average rates range from around $159 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $248 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Laurel By IHG and Super 8 by Wyndham Laurel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Laurel

Most booked hotels in Laurel

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Hampton Inn & Suites Laurel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 433 reviews)
$159+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Laurel By IHG
2 stars
Good (7.9, 586 reviews)
$146+
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Econo Lodge Laurel
0 stars
Good (6.4, 420 reviews)
$69+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Laurel
2 stars
Good (6, 249 reviews)
$51+
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Baymont by Wyndham Laurel
2 stars
Okay (4.6, 433 reviews)
$61+
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Renting a car in Laurel

Renting a car in Laurel costs $49 per day, on average, or $99 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93.

Renting a car in Laurel costs $49 per day, on average, or $99 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93.

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