Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Laurel travel guide

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You're Going to Love Laurel

With a population of 18,540, Laurel 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 Laurel to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Laurel

Laurel in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 138
1 night at 3-star hotel
Laurel in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 138
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Laurel in July, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 160 mm. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Laurel, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.

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How to Get to Laurel

Plane

When flying to Laurel, you’ll arrive at Laurel Hattiesburg-PineBelt (PIB), which is located 20 miles from the city centre

Train

The train station in Laurel is called Laurel, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Laurel is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 133 miles from Laurel. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in New Orleans.

Plane

When flying to Laurel, you’ll arrive at Laurel Hattiesburg-PineBelt (PIB), which is located 20 miles from the city centre

Train

The train station in Laurel is called Laurel, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Laurel is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 133 miles from Laurel. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in New Orleans.

Airports near Laurel

MOBMobile
JANJackson-Evers Intl
GPTGulfport Biloxi Regional

Airlines serving Laurel

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,006 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,049 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,438 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,520 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,443 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,023 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,184 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,641 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,557 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (226 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (946 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,053 reviews)
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Where to stay in Laurel

Average rates range from around C$ 162 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 341 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Laurel By IHG and Super 8 by Wyndham Laurel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Laurel

Most booked hotels in Laurel

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Hampton Inn & Suites Laurel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 202+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Laurel
2 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
C$ 69+
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Renting a car in Laurel

Expect to pay C$ 1.22 per litre in Laurel (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 14.54 and C$ 19.39. Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Laurel, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.22 per litre in Laurel (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 14.54 and C$ 19.39. Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Laurel, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.