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, Woody's Tupelo Steakhouse (619 N. Gloster) and Park Heights (335 East Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Tupelo

Tupelo in January
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tupelo in January
Estimated hotel price
$98
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 4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Tupelo is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 170 miles from Tupelo. You’ll find branches of Turo and Priceless, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

Tupelo’s bus station is located 1.9 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Tupelo, you’ll arrive at Tupelo Lemons Municipal (TUP), which is located 4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Tupelo is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 170 miles from Tupelo. You’ll find branches of Turo and Priceless, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

Tupelo’s bus station is located 1.9 miles from the city center.

Airports near Tupelo

MEMMemphis
GTRColumbus Golden Triangle Reg.
TUPTupelo Lemons Municipal

Airlines serving Tupelo

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,691 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,657 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,023 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,074 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,138 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,462 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,600 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,635 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,660 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,060 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,671 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,188 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,897 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,063 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,286 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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Holiday Inn & Suites Tupelo North By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (9, 643 reviews)
$120+
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Spark by Hilton Tupelo
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 666 reviews)
$84+
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Best Western Plus Tupelo Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1000 reviews)
$74+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tupelo
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1030 reviews)
$76+
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Red Roof Inn Tupelo
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1902 reviews)
$60+
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Baymont by Wyndham Tupelo
3 stars
Good (7.2, 998 reviews)
$48+
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Renting a car in Tupelo

Renting a car in Tupelo costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Tupelo.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. 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 Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Tupelo costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Tupelo.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. 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 Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Tupelo

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$43/day

Compact

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$44/day

Intermediate
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