Natchez travel guide
Natchez Tourism | Natchez Guide
You're Going to Love Natchez
With a population of 15 792, Natchez 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 Natchez to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Natchez
Where to Eat in Natchez
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Kitchen Bistro & Piano Bar (312 Main St.) and Pilot House Natchez (Hotel Vue Natchez 130 John R Junkin Drive) are great picks.
When to visit Natchez
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Natchez 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″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Natchez, with an average rainfall of 4″.
How to Get to Natchez
Plane
Although Natchez doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Baton Rouge Ryan (BTR), which is located 117 km from Natchez. Baton Rouge Ryan is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Natchez departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.
Car
Another option to get to Natchez is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 219 km from Natchez. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in New Orleans.
Airlines serving Natchez
Where to stay in Natchez
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Natchez and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Natchez South.
Where to stay in popular areas of Natchez
Most booked hotels in Natchez
Renting a car in Natchez
Renting a car in Natchez costs $67 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Natchez.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Natchez (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.