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
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Laurel in December
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Laurel in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 6.3″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Laurel, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.

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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 32 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Laurel departs from Houston and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

The train station in Laurel is called Laurel, and is located 0.3 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Laurel is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 213 km from Laurel. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in New Orleans.

Plane

When flying to Laurel, you’ll arrive at Laurel Hattiesburg-PineBelt (PIB), which is located 32 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Laurel departs from Houston and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

The train station in Laurel is called Laurel, and is located 0.3 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Laurel is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 213 km from Laurel. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in New Orleans.

Airlines serving Laurel

Lufthansa
Good (4,612 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,454 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,929 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,517 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (771 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (134 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (537 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,772 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (137 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (513 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (306 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,917 reviews)
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Where to stay in Laurel

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Laurel and Econo Lodge Laurel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Laurel

Most booked hotels in Laurel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Laurel
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 554 reviews)
$152+
Hampton Inn & Suites Laurel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 381 reviews)
$190+
Super 8 by Wyndham Laurel
2 stars
Good (6.3, 10 reviews)
$56+
Econo Lodge Laurel
2 stars
Good (6.3, 437 reviews)
$74+
Baymont by Wyndham Laurel
2 stars
Mediocre (3.9, 43 reviews)
$70+

Renting a car in Laurel

Renting a car in Laurel costs $79 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Laurel (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 Laurel is Full-size (Class Full-size Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Subaru Legacy or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Laurel costs $79 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Laurel (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 Laurel is Full-size (Class Full-size Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Subaru Legacy or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.