Auburn travel guide

Auburn Tourism | Auburn Guide

You're Going to Love Auburn

With a population of 53.380, Auburn is a must-see destination in Alabama, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Auburn deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Auburn

If you’re looking for affordable options, Amsterdam Cafe (410 South Gay Street) and Acre (210 East Glenn Ave.) are great picks.

When to visit Auburn

Auburn in December
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Auburn in December
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Auburn 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 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.9″. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Auburn, with an average rainfall of 3.2″.

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How to Get to Auburn

Plane

Although Auburn doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Montgomery Dannelly Field (MGM), which is located 92 km from Auburn. Montgomery Dannelly Field is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air France and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Auburn departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 37m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Auburn. The train journey from Auburn to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $26 for a 4h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Auburn is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 163 km from Auburn. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Auburn, including Megabus, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Auburn takes 459 km and will cost you around $29. From Jacksonville, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 587 km.

Plane

Although Auburn doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Montgomery Dannelly Field (MGM), which is located 92 km from Auburn. Montgomery Dannelly Field is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air France and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Auburn departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 37m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Auburn. The train journey from Auburn to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $26 for a 4h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Auburn is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 163 km from Auburn. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Auburn, including Megabus, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Auburn takes 459 km and will cost you around $29. From Jacksonville, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 587 km.

Airlines serving Auburn

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Auburn

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tru by Hilton Auburn and Auburn Lodge near University.

Where to stay in popular areas of Auburn

Most booked hotels in Auburn

The Hotel at Auburn University
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 536 reviews)
$216+
Sleep Inn and Suites Auburn Campus Area I-85
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 528 reviews)
$95+
avid hotel Auburn - University Area, an IHG Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 437 reviews)
$106+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Auburn
2 stars
Good (7.2, 434 reviews)
$79+
Clarion Inn & Suites University Center
2 stars
Mediocre (3.1, 60 reviews)
$70+

Renting a car in Auburn

Renting a car in Auburn costs $48 per day, on average, or $96 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 21% cheaper than airport locations in Auburn.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Auburn (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Auburn, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Auburn costs $48 per day, on average, or $96 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 21% cheaper than airport locations in Auburn.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Auburn (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Auburn, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.