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You're Going to Love Oxford

With a population of 18,916, Oxford 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 Oxford to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Oxford

If you’re looking for affordable options, King's (1007 College Hill Rd) and Chancellor's Grill and Lounge (425 S Lamar Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Oxford

Oxford in December
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oxford in December
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Oxford 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 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.5″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Oxford, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.

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How to Get to Oxford

Plane

Although Oxford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tupelo Lemons Municipal (TUP), which is located 43 miles from Oxford. Memphis Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Delta, Allegiant Air and other airlines departing from the United States.

Car

Another option to get to Oxford is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 198 miles from Oxford. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Nashville.

Plane

Although Oxford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tupelo Lemons Municipal (TUP), which is located 43 miles from Oxford. Memphis Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Delta, Allegiant Air and other airlines departing from the United States.

Car

Another option to get to Oxford is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 198 miles from Oxford. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Nashville.

Airports near Oxford

Airlines serving Oxford

Lufthansa
Good (4,605 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,443 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,927 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,722 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,512 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,530 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,345 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (958 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (769 reviews)
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Where to stay in Oxford

Average rates range from around $293 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $500 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Oxford/Conference Center and Hotel Oxford, a Travelodge by Wyndham.

Where to stay in popular areas of Oxford

Most booked hotels in Oxford

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oxford
2 stars
Excellent (9, 482 reviews)
$117+
Tru by Hilton Oxford
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 332 reviews)
$117+
Graduate Oxford
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 727 reviews)
$138+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oxford
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 170 reviews)
$111+
The Inn at Ole Miss
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$117+
Hotel Oxford, a Travelodge by Wyndham
2 stars
Good (6.5, 237 reviews)
$74+

Renting a car in Oxford

Renting a car in Oxford costs $65 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 Oxford.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Oxford (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 Oxford is Economy (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Oxford costs $65 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 Oxford.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Oxford (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 Oxford is Economy (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.