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

Jasper travel guide

Jasper Tourism | Jasper Guide

You're Going to Love Jasper

With a population of 14,352, Jasper 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 Jasper has to offer.

When to visit Jasper

Jasper in September
Estimated hotel price
$85
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jasper in September
Estimated hotel price
$85
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jasper 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 28.4 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 6.3″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Jasper, with an average rainfall of 3.5″.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

How to Get to Jasper

Plane

Although Jasper doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham (BHM), which is located 35 miles from Jasper. Columbus Golden Triangle Reg. is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Jasper departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Jasper. The train journey from Jasper 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 Jasper is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 166 miles from Jasper. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jasper, including Tornado Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Dallas, the bus ride to Jasper takes 644 miles and will cost you around $185. From Houston, the ticket costs about $165 for a journey of 959 miles.

Plane

Although Jasper doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham (BHM), which is located 35 miles from Jasper. Columbus Golden Triangle Reg. is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Jasper departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Jasper. The train journey from Jasper 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 Jasper is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 166 miles from Jasper. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jasper, including Tornado Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Dallas, the bus ride to Jasper takes 644 miles and will cost you around $185. From Houston, the ticket costs about $165 for a journey of 959 miles.

Airports near Jasper

GTRColumbus Golden Triangle Reg.
BHMBirmingham
HSVHuntsville

Airlines serving Jasper

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,855 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,940 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,703 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,222 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,265 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,985 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,077 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,966 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (855 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,466 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,068 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,766 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,700 reviews)
Show more
Find flights to Jasper

Where to stay in Jasper

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Jasper and Sleep Inn and Suites Jasper I-22.

Where to stay in popular areas of Jasper

Most booked hotels in Jasper

See all
Hampton Inn Jasper
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 146 reviews)
$153+
View
Holiday Inn Express Jasper
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 224 reviews)
$138+
View
Sleep Inn and Suites Jasper I-22
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 388 reviews)
$116+
View
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Jasper
2 stars
Excellent (8, 233 reviews)
$91+
View
Red Roof Inn Jasper
2 stars
Good (7.9, 274 reviews)
$94+
View
Super 8 by Wyndham Jasper
2 stars
Good (7.2, 446 reviews)
$79+
View

Renting a car in Jasper

Renting a car in Jasper costs $49 per day, on average, or $147 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 34% cheaper than airport locations in Jasper.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Jasper (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.

Renting a car in Jasper costs $49 per day, on average, or $147 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 34% cheaper than airport locations in Jasper.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Jasper (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.

Find car rentals in Jasper

Jasper Travel Guide - View the KAYAK Jasper city guide for the best Jasper travel tips. To help you organize your Jasper trip ideas, this Jasper visitors guide provides travel information and trip tips about how to get there, where to stay, what to do, where to eat and more.