Jackson travel guide
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You're Going to Love Jackson
With a population of 65,211, Jackson is a must-see destination in Tennessee, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Jackson deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Jackson
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Blacksmith Restaurant - Jackson (216 N Shannon St) and TGI FRIDAYS - Jackson (1035 Vann Drive) are great picks.
When to visit Jackson
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jackson in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 6.4″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Jackson, with an average rainfall of 3.4″.
How to Get to Jackson
Plane
When flying to Jackson, you’ll arrive at Jackson Mckellar Field (MKL), which is located 10 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Jackson departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 18h 41m.
Car
Another option to get to Jackson is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 193 km from Jackson. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Nashville.
Bus
Jackson’s bus station is located 5 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Jackson
Where to stay in Jackson
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Jackson and SpringHill Suites by Marriott Jackson.
Where to stay in popular areas of Jackson
Most booked hotels in Jackson
Renting a car in Jackson
Renting a car in Jackson costs $68 per day, on average, or $135 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 39% cheaper than airport locations in Jackson.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Jackson (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Jackson is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.