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

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. Laurel deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Laurel

Laurel in December
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Laurel in December
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 28m.

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 Priceless and Turo, among others, in New Orleans.

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 28m.

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 Priceless and Turo, among others, in New Orleans.

Airports near Laurel

MOBMobile
JANJackson-Evers Intl
GPTGulfport Biloxi Regional

Airlines serving Laurel

Lufthansa
Good (7,210 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,141 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,957 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,839 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,863 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,288 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,603 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,423 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,731 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,412 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (909 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,109 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,715 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,483 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (877 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (200 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (335 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (655 reviews)
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Where to stay in Laurel

Average rates range from around $181 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $138 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Laurel

Most booked hotels in Laurel

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Hampton Inn & Suites Laurel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 430 reviews)
$181+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Laurel
2 stars
Excellent (8, 581 reviews)
$154+
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Econo Lodge Laurel
0 stars
Good (6.4, 413 reviews)
$79+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Laurel
2 stars
Good (6.3, 234 reviews)
$53+
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Baymont by Wyndham Laurel
2 stars
Okay (4.6, 433 reviews)
$96+
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Renting a car in Laurel

Renting a car in Laurel costs $74 per day, on average, or $147 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Laurel is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Laurel costs $74 per day, on average, or $147 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Laurel is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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