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 Nola Rent A Car, 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 Nola Rent A Car, among others, in New Orleans.

Airlines serving Foley

KLM
Good (1,492 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,900 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,864 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,392 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,173 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,554 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,907 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,381 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,925 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,197 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,170 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,995 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,909 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,774 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,205 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,549 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

The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1196 reviews)
$177+
Towneplace Suites By Marriott Foley At Owa
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 575 reviews)
$134+
Embassy Suites by Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 84 reviews)
$252+
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Foley
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 75 reviews)
$122+
Econo Lodge Inn and Suites Foley-North Gulf Shores
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1785 reviews)
$70+
Best Western on The Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1644 reviews)
$227+

Renting a car in Foley

Renting a car in Foley costs $62 per day, on average, or $186 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 45% cheaper than airport locations in Foley.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05. The most frequently booked car type in Foley is Mini (Fiat 500 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, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Foley costs $62 per day, on average, or $186 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 45% cheaper than airport locations in Foley.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05. The most frequently booked car type in Foley is Mini (Fiat 500 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, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.