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
$177
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tupelo in November
Estimated hotel price
$177
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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz, 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz, among others, in Nashville.

Airports near Tupelo

MEMMemphis
GTRColumbus Golden Triangle Reg.
MSLFlorence Muscle Shoals

Airlines serving Tupelo

Lufthansa
Good (8,102 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,531 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,070 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,451 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,614 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,896 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,603 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,854 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,268 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,583 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,862 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,941 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,485 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,254 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,851 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$218+
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Spark by Hilton Tupelo
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$188+
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Best Western Plus Tupelo Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$188+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tupelo
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$184+
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Red Roof Inn Tupelo
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$108+
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Baymont by Wyndham Tupelo
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$128+
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Hiring a car in Tupelo

Expect to pay $2.06 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 $24.66 and $32.88. The most frequently booked car type in Tupelo is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.06 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 $24.66 and $32.88. The most frequently booked car type in Tupelo is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.