Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. 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, Woody's Tupelo Steakhouse (619 N. Gloster) and Park Heights (335 East Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Tupelo

Tupelo in November
Estimated hotel price
$169
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tupelo in November
Estimated hotel price
$169
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tupelo in July, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -1 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 163 mm. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Tupelo, with an average rainfall of 89 mm.

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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 centre.

Car

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

Plane

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

Car

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

Airports near Tupelo

MEMMemphis
GTRColumbus Golden Triangle Reg.
TUPTupelo Lemons Municipal

Airlines serving Tupelo

Lufthansa
Good (8,228 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,567 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,192 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,539 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,644 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (952 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,135 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,964 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,550 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,859 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,987 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,470 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,908 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,301 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,640 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
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Where to stay in Tupelo

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn Tupelo Central 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 (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$187+
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Spark by Hilton Tupelo
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$182+
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Best Western Plus Tupelo Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$153+
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Red Roof Inn Tupelo
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$103+
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Baymont by Wyndham Tupelo
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$103+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Tupelo
2 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$96+
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Hiring a car in Tupelo

Expect to pay $1.97 per litre in Tupelo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.64 and $31.52. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tupelo, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.97 per litre in Tupelo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.64 and $31.52. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tupelo, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.