Talladega travel guide
Talladega Tourism | Talladega Guide
You're Going to Love Talladega
With a population of 15.676, Talladega is a must-see destination in Alabama, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Talladega deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Talladega
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Talladega in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °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 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.9″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Talladega, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
How to Get to Talladega
Plane
Although Talladega doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham (BHM), which is located 62 km from Talladega. Birmingham is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Talladega departs from Nashville and takes around 2h 44m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Talladega, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Talladega to London takes 3h 45m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about $29 for a 4h 37m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Talladega is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 163 km from Talladega. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Talladega using BC Ferries Connector or Wanda Coach. From Vancouver, the bus ride to Talladega takes 332 km and will cost you around $127. From New York, the ticket costs about $301 for a journey of 1738 km.
Airlines serving Talladega
Where to stay in Talladega
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Talladega, An IHG Hotel and Super 8 by Wyndham Talladega AL.
Where to stay in popular areas of Talladega
Most booked hotels in Talladega
Renting a car in Talladega
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Talladega (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.