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

Tupelo travel guide

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You're Going to Love Tupelo

With a population of 34 546, Tupelo is a must-see destination in Mississippi, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Tupelo deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Tupelo

If you’re looking for affordable options, Forklift (1103 W Jackson St) and Harvey's - Tupelo (424 S Gloster) are great picks.

When to visit Tupelo

Tupelo in January
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tupelo in January
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tupelo in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 6.4″. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Tupelo, with an average rainfall of 3.5″.

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How to Get to Tupelo

Plane

When flying to Tupelo, you’ll arrive at Tupelo Lemons Municipal (TUP), which is located 6 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Tupelo is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 274 km from Tupelo. You’ll find branches of Turo and Resla, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

Tupelo’s bus station is located 3.1 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Tupelo, you’ll arrive at Tupelo Lemons Municipal (TUP), which is located 6 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Tupelo is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 274 km from Tupelo. You’ll find branches of Turo and Resla, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

Tupelo’s bus station is located 3.1 km from the city center.

Airports near Tupelo

MEMMemphis
GTRColumbus Golden Triangle Reg.
TUPTupelo Lemons Municipal

Airlines serving Tupelo

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,508 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,978 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,462 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,996 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,988 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,476 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,380 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,653 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (860 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,338 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,535 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,129 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,868 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (990 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,582 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,153 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,096 reviews)
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Where to stay in Tupelo

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Tupelo and Americas Best Value Inn Tupelo.

Where to stay in popular areas of Tupelo

Most booked hotels in Tupelo

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Tru by Hilton Tupelo
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 379 reviews)
$110+
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Holiday Inn & Suites Tupelo North By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (9, 636 reviews)
$108+
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Best Western Plus Tupelo Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 978 reviews)
$96+
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Red Roof Inn Tupelo
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1891 reviews)
$64+
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Baymont by Wyndham Tupelo
3 stars
Good (7.2, 965 reviews)
$61+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Tupelo Airport
2 stars
Good (6.4, 340 reviews)
$47+
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Renting a car in Tupelo

Renting a car in Tupelo costs $59 per day, on average, or $119 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Tupelo.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Tupelo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Tupelo is Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Tupelo costs $59 per day, on average, or $119 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Tupelo.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Tupelo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Tupelo is Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Tupelo

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$53/day

Intermediate SUV

Pickup truck

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$53/day

Pickup truck
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