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.

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
C$ 126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tupelo in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 126
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 4 miles from the city centre

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 Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Tupelo. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Tupelo takes 1315 miles and will cost you around C$ 295. From Hollywood, the ticket costs about C$ 297 for a journey of 1350 miles. Tupelo’s bus station is located 1.9 miles from the downtown.

Plane

When flying to Tupelo, you’ll arrive at Tupelo Lemons Municipal (TUP), which is located 4 miles from the city centre

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 Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Tupelo. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Tupelo takes 1315 miles and will cost you around C$ 295. From Hollywood, the ticket costs about C$ 297 for a journey of 1350 miles. Tupelo’s bus station is located 1.9 miles from the downtown.

Airports near Tupelo

Airlines serving Tupelo

Lufthansa
Good (4,653 reviews)
KLM
Good (854 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,480 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,596 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (830 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,561 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,534 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,350 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (462 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (817 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (770 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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Tupelo

Most booked hotels in Tupelo

Holiday Inn & Suites Tupelo North
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 171+
Best Western Plus Tupelo Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 146+
Comfort Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 102+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tupelo
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 117+
Baymont by Wyndham Tupelo
2 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
C$ 86+
Super 8 by Wyndham Tupelo Airport
2 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
C$ 78+

Renting a car in Tupelo

Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre in Tupelo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.06 and C$ 22.75. 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 Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 27% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre in Tupelo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.06 and C$ 22.75. 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 Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 27% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.