Talladega travel guide
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You're Going to Love Talladega
With a population of 15,676, Talladega is a must-see destination in Alabama, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Talladega deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Talladega
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Talladega 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 32 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.9″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Talladega, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
How to Get to Talladega
Plane
Although Talladega doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham (BHM), which is located 38 miles from Talladega. Birmingham is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Talladega departs from Philadelphia and takes around 2h 02m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Talladega. The train journey from Talladega to Birmingham takes 4h 36m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $51 for a 5h 48m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Talladega is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 101 miles from Talladega. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Talladega, including Megabus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Talladega takes 285 miles and will cost you around $29. From Jacksonville, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 365 miles.
Airlines serving Talladega
Where to stay in Talladega
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Talladega, An IHG Hotel and Super 8 by Wyndham Talladega AL.
Where to stay in popular areas of Talladega
Most booked hotels in Talladega
Renting a car in Talladega
Renting a car in Talladega costs $46 per day, on average, or $92 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Talladega.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Talladega (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.