Laurel travel guide
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You're Going to Love Laurel
With a population of 18,540, Laurel is a must-see destination in Mississippi, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Laurel to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Laurel
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Laurel in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 6.3″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Laurel, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
How to Get to Laurel
Plane
When flying to Laurel, you’ll arrive at Laurel Hattiesburg-PineBelt (PIB), which is located 20 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Laurel departs from Houston and takes around 1h 22m.
Train
The train station in Laurel is called Laurel, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Laurel is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 133 miles from Laurel. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in New Orleans.
Airlines serving Laurel
Where to stay in Laurel
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Laurel and Econo Lodge Laurel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Laurel
Most booked hotels in Laurel
Renting a car in Laurel
Renting a car in Laurel costs $70 per day, on average.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Laurel (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Laurel is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.