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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Tupelo to see all of its attractions.

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
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tupelo in January
Estimated hotel price
$92
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 Hertz and Budget, 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 Hertz and Budget, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

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

Airports near Tupelo

Airlines serving Tupelo

Lufthansa
Good (7,183 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,842 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,833 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (830 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,240 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,096 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,424 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,190 reviews)
Frontier
Good (3,579 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (832 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,036 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,450 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,980 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (2,032 reviews)
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Where to stay in Tupelo

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn and Red Roof Inn Tupelo.

Where to stay in popular areas of Tupelo

Most booked hotels in Tupelo

Holiday Inn & Suites Tupelo North
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 634 reviews)
$133+
Best Western Plus Tupelo Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 971 reviews)
$83+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tupelo
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1020 reviews)
$71+
Comfort Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, 798 reviews)
$62+
Red Roof Inn Tupelo
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1241 reviews)
$69+
Baymont by Wyndham Tupelo
2 stars
Good (7, 519 reviews)
$52+

Renting a car in Tupelo

Renting a car in Tupelo costs $77 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Tupelo Lemons Municipal.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Tupelo is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Trax or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Tupelo costs $77 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Tupelo Lemons Municipal.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Tupelo is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Trax or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.