Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Foley travel guide

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You're Going to Love Foley

With a population of 14,618, Foley is a must-see destination in Alabama, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Foley has to offer.

Where to Eat in Foley

If you’re looking for affordable options, Local and Company Food+Drink (812 N McKenzie st) and Gelato Joe's (202 E Michigan Ave a) are great picks.

When to visit Foley

Foley in December
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Foley in December
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Foley

Plane

When flying to Foley, you’ll arrive at Gulf Shores Jack Edwards (GUF), which is located 8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Foley is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 146 miles from Foley. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in New Orleans.

Plane

When flying to Foley, you’ll arrive at Gulf Shores Jack Edwards (GUF), which is located 8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Foley is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 146 miles from Foley. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in New Orleans.

Airlines serving Foley

Lufthansa
Good (8,148 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,542 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,126 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,479 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,007 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,629 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,887 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,359 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,421 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,009 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,674 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,786 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,476 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,958 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,272 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,877 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
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Where to stay in Foley

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Foley - N Gulf Shores By IHG and Hampton Inn Foley.

Where to stay in popular areas of Foley

Most booked hotels in Foley

Embassy Suites by Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 101 reviews)
$245+
Towneplace Suites By Marriott Foley At Owa
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 581 reviews)
$129+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Foley - N Gulf Shores By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 985 reviews)
$112+
Hampton Inn Gulf Shores
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 900 reviews)
$132+
Econo Lodge Inn and Suites Foley-North Gulf Shores
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1810 reviews)
$73+
Courtyard by Marriott Gulf Shores Craft Farms
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 632 reviews)
$133+

Renting a car in Foley

Renting a car in Foley costs $71 per day, on average, or $212 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 25% cheaper than airport locations in Foley.

Expect to pay $4.13 per gallon in Foley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $49.51 and $66.02. The most frequently booked car type in Foley is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Class Full-size Truck or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Foley costs $71 per day, on average, or $212 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 25% cheaper than airport locations in Foley.

Expect to pay $4.13 per gallon in Foley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $49.51 and $66.02. The most frequently booked car type in Foley is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Class Full-size Truck or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.