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 December
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Laurel in December
Estimated hotel price
$105
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 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 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 Nola Rent A Car, among others, in New Orleans.

Airports near Laurel

MOBMobile
JANJackson-Evers Intl
GPTGulfport Biloxi Regional

Airlines serving Laurel

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,005 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,563 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,247 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,003 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,160 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,672 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,561 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (929 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (218 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (672 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (335 reviews)
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Where to stay in Laurel

Average rates range from around $130 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 (8.4, 442 reviews)
$164+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Laurel By IHG
2 stars
Good (7.8, 591 reviews)
$134+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Laurel MS
3 stars
Good (7.2, 208 reviews)
$97+
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Econo Lodge Laurel
0 stars
Good (6.6, 428 reviews)
$63+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Laurel
2 stars
Good (6, 258 reviews)
$52+
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Motel 6 - Laurel, MS
2 stars
Okay (5.4, 124 reviews)
$53+
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Renting a car in Laurel

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Laurel is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 25% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Laurel is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 25% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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