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

Jackson travel guide

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You're Going to Love Jackson

With a population of 65,211, Jackson is a must-see destination in Tennessee, 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 Jackson has to offer.

When to visit Jackson

Jackson in December
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jackson in December
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jackson in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °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 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 6.4″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Jackson, with an average rainfall of 3.4″.

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How to Get to Jackson

Plane

When flying to Jackson, you’ll arrive at Jackson Mckellar Field (MKL), which is located 10 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Jackson departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 18h 18m.

Car

Another option to get to Jackson is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 193 km from Jackson. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Nashville.

Plane

When flying to Jackson, you’ll arrive at Jackson Mckellar Field (MKL), which is located 10 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Jackson departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 18h 18m.

Car

Another option to get to Jackson is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 193 km from Jackson. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Nashville.

Airports near Jackson

MEMMemphis
PAHPaducah Barkley Regional
TUPTupelo Lemons Municipal

Airlines serving Jackson

Lufthansa
Good (8,230 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,570 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,196 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,545 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,158 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,972 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,573 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,865 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,988 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,464 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,912 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,308 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,628 reviews)
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Where to stay in Jackson

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jackson and SpringHill Suites by Marriott Jackson.

Where to stay in popular areas of Jackson

Most booked hotels in Jackson

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Best Western Plus Executive Residency Jackson Northeast
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 580 reviews)
$97+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jackson
2 stars
Excellent (9, 50 reviews)
$91+
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Courtyard by Marriott Jackson
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 684 reviews)
$95+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jackson
4 stars
Good (7.9, 411 reviews)
$112+
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Baymont by Wyndham Jackson
3 stars
Good (6.8, 1852 reviews)
$65+
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Motel 6 Jackson Tn
2 stars
Okay (5.3, 779 reviews)
$47+
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Renting a car in Jackson

Renting a car in Jackson costs $68 per day, on average, or $203 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 49% cheaper than airport locations in Jackson.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Jackson (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. The most frequently booked car type in Jackson is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage G4 or similar) are, on average, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Jackson costs $68 per day, on average, or $203 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 49% cheaper than airport locations in Jackson.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Jackson (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. The most frequently booked car type in Jackson is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage G4 or similar) are, on average, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Jackson

Standard SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$49/day

Standard SUV

Full-size SUV

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$63/day

Full-size SUV
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