Introduction
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. Tupelo deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Tupelo

Tupelo in January
Estimated hotel price
$164
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tupelo in January
Estimated hotel price
$164
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.

Bus

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

Plane

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

Bus

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

Airports near Tupelo

MEMMemphis
GTRColumbus Golden Triangle Reg.
TUPTupelo Lemons Municipal

Airlines serving Tupelo

KLM
Good (1,423 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,594 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,003 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,539 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,036 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,050 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,422 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,498 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,481 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,589 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,362 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,101 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,886 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,011 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,630 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,172 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,156 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 Comfort Inn Tupelo Central.

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, Excellent reviews)
$183+
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Best Western Plus Tupelo Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$157+
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Red Roof Inn Tupelo
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$111+
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Baymont by Wyndham Tupelo
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$99+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Tupelo Airport
2 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
$90+
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Hiring a car in Tupelo

Expect to pay $1.59 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 $19.01 and $25.34. 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 car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.59 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 $19.01 and $25.34. 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 car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.