Starkville travel guide
Starkville Tourism | Starkville Guide
You're Going to Love Starkville
With a population of 23.888, Starkville 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 Starkville to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Starkville
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Veranda (208 Lincoln Green) and Taste (208 Lincoln Green) are great picks.
When to visit Starkville
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Starkville 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 32 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 5.9″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Starkville, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
How to Get to Starkville
Plane
When flying to Starkville, you’ll arrive at Columbus Golden Triangle Reg. (GTR), which is located 21 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Starkville include Delta, Korean Air and KLM. The shortest domestic flight to Starkville departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 10m.
Car
Another option to get to Starkville is to pick up a car rental from Memphis, which is about 220 km from Starkville. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Memphis.
Airlines serving Starkville
Where to stay in Starkville
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Starkville At Msu and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Starkville.
Where to stay in popular areas of Starkville
Most booked hotels in Starkville
Renting a car in Starkville
Renting a car in Starkville costs $60 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 25% cheaper than airport locations in Starkville.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Starkville (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 Starkville is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.