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

Homewood travel guide

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You're Going to Love Homewood

With a population of 25,167, Homewood is a must-see destination in Alabama, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Homewood deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Homewood

Homewood in June
Estimated hotel price
$176
1 night at 3-star hotel
Homewood in June
Estimated hotel price
$176
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Homewood 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 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.4″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Homewood, with an average rainfall of 3.3″.

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How to Get to Homewood

Plane

When flying to Homewood, you’ll arrive at Birmingham (BHM), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Homewood include American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Homewood departs from Philadelphia and takes around 2h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Homewood.

Car

Another option to get to Homewood is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 140 miles from Homewood. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Homewood, including Tornado Bus, FlixBus and Bus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Homewood takes 150 miles and will cost you around $49. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $180 for a journey of 644 miles.

Plane

When flying to Homewood, you’ll arrive at Birmingham (BHM), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Homewood include American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Homewood departs from Philadelphia and takes around 2h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Homewood.

Car

Another option to get to Homewood is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 140 miles from Homewood. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Homewood, including Tornado Bus, FlixBus and Bus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Homewood takes 150 miles and will cost you around $49. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $180 for a journey of 644 miles.

Airports near Homewood

Airlines serving Homewood

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,637 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,054 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,508 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,536 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,609 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,479 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,893 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,031 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,662 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,629 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,399 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,556 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Homewood

Most booked hotels in Homewood

Drury Inn & Suites Birmingham Lakeshore Drive
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1135 reviews)
$123+
Drury Inn & Suites Birmingham Grandview
3 stars
Excellent (9, 2054 reviews)
$115+
Aloft Birmingham Soho Square
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 264 reviews)
$157+
Valley Hotel Homewood Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 92 reviews)
$216+
Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Homewood
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 252 reviews)
$171+
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1546 reviews)
$124+

Renting a car in Homewood

Renting a car in Homewood costs $48 per day, on average, or $96 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Homewood.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Homewood (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. Premium (RAM Pickup or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Homewood, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Homewood costs $48 per day, on average, or $96 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Homewood.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Homewood (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. Premium (RAM Pickup or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Homewood, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.