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

Hoover travel guide

Hoover Tourism | Hoover Guide

You're Going to Love Hoover

With a population of 81,619, Hoover is a must-see destination in Alabama, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Hoover deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Hoover

If you’re looking for affordable options, Farrelly’s Southern Bar and Kitchen (5532 Grove Blvd) and J. Alexander's - Redlands Grill - Hoover (3320 Galleria Cir) are great picks.

When to visit Hoover

Hoover in December
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hoover in December
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hoover

Plane

When flying to Hoover, you’ll arrive at Birmingham (BHM), which is located 11 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Hoover include Delta, WestJet and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Hoover departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hoover. The train journey from Hoover to Atlanta takes 4h 37m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $36 for a 8h 00m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hoover is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 141 miles from Hoover. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Hoover using Tornado Bus or Greyhound. From Dallas, the bus ride to Hoover takes 644 miles and will cost you around $185. From St. Louis, the ticket costs about $92 for a journey of 790 miles.

Plane

When flying to Hoover, you’ll arrive at Birmingham (BHM), which is located 11 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Hoover include Delta, WestJet and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Hoover departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hoover. The train journey from Hoover to Atlanta takes 4h 37m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $36 for a 8h 00m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hoover is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 141 miles from Hoover. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Hoover using Tornado Bus or Greyhound. From Dallas, the bus ride to Hoover takes 644 miles and will cost you around $185. From St. Louis, the ticket costs about $92 for a journey of 790 miles.

Airports near Hoover

MGMMontgomery Dannelly Field
BHMBirmingham
HSVHuntsville

Airlines serving Hoover

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,961 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hoover

Most booked hotels in Hoover

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Drury Inn & Suites Birmingham Grandview
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1882 reviews)
$134+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 506 reviews)
$162+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Hoover-Galleria
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 410 reviews)
$166+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham-SW-Riverchase-Galleria
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 348 reviews)
$160+
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Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1460 reviews)
$182+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1222 reviews)
$162+
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Renting a car in Hoover

Renting a car in Hoover costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Hoover.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Hoover (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Hoover is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hoover costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Hoover.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Hoover (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Hoover is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Hoover

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$34/day

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2 Adults, 2 Bags

$35/day

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