Introduction
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Gulf Highlands travel guide

Gulf Highlands Tourism | Gulf Highlands Guide

You're Going to Love Gulf Highlands

Gulf Highlands is a must-see destination in Alabama, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Gulf Highlands has to offer.

How to Get to Gulf Highlands

Plane

When flying to Gulf Highlands, you’ll arrive at Gulf Shores Jack Edwards (GUF), which is located 13 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Gulf Highlands is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 132 miles from Gulf Highlands. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in New Orleans.

Plane

When flying to Gulf Highlands, you’ll arrive at Gulf Shores Jack Edwards (GUF), which is located 13 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Gulf Highlands is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 132 miles from Gulf Highlands. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in New Orleans.

Airports near Gulf Highlands

MOBMobile
PNSPensacola
VPSValparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Airlines serving Gulf Highlands

Lufthansa
Good (8,220 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,214 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,563 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,654 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,206 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,617 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,040 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,917 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,459 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,913 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,314 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,220 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,607 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gulf Highlands

Average rates range from around $190 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $250 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gulf Highlands

Most booked hotels in Gulf Highlands

The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1218 reviews)
$134+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 130 reviews)
$165+
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Hampton Inn Gulf Shores
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 912 reviews)
$116+
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Courtyard by Marriott Gulf Shores Craft Farms
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 641 reviews)
$86+
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Beachside Resort Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.2, 3144 reviews)
$58+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Gulf Shores
3 stars
Good (6.7, 2444 reviews)
$55+
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Renting a car in Gulf Highlands

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Gulf Highlands (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Gulf Highlands (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86.